Revista espanola de salud publica
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Rev Esp Salud Publica · Nov 2006
[Spain's process of passing effective smoking prevention legislation].
The prevention movement has been the key agent involved in smoking control policies. This study describes the context and the process in which Law 28/2005 was passed in Spain with a synthesis of its substance. ⋯ A review is also provided of the political agents, highlighting that decentralized countries have further problems in enforcing regulations. This case offers lessons for the future.