Overseas Trend of Non-Smoking Area Guidelines and Outdoor Smoking Room

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the overseas trend of non-smoking area guidelines and outdoor smoking room based on case study method, and to present the outdoor smoking room model suitable for South Korea. Methods: This case study was conducted to analyze and conceptualize the implementation and expansion of non-smoking area policies, focusing on cases of outdoor non-smoking area guidelines and outdoor smoking roon in major foreign countries. In order to secure the credibility and validity of the results, this study adopted a Multiple Case Study that repeatedly confirm several cases. Results: As a result of analyzing the WHO FCTC Article 8 guideline, non-smoking area is based on the principle of active interpretation to protect smokers and nonsmokers from exposure to tobacco smoke. Most of the spatial concepts for outdoor smoking room are defined as a space with a roof defined by a broad sense of the interior. As a result of analyzing the non-smoking area guidelines and outdoor smoking room in foreign countries, the interpretation and application of the concept of the outdoor smoking room differed according to the national or local government, and it was found to be characteristic of each countries. Conclusion: In order to maintain and expand the non-smoking area policies, a scientific facility is required which can completely eliminate smoke, and a definite policy should be provided to achieve complete smoking cessation in all indoors. The policy monitoring and evaluation should be accompanied on the achievement, implementation and effectiveness of the smoking cessation policies. It is necessary to provide specific measures to protect from harmful smoke. There should be a social support system that can maintain the policies.restrictio