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But most studies of environmental tobacco smoke have only attempted to measure the effect of smoke as it circulates in the air of a room. On the Net: http://www. (Rocklin and Roseville Today)
US Surgeon General Says Environmental Tobacco Smoke Kills Jun 30, 2006
The air was blue where I worked and I am dying from second-hand smoke," she said. U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona showed that film to emphasize the key point in his new report on the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke. "There is no risk-free level of second-hand smoke exposure. Only smoke-free environments effectively protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke exposure in indoor spaces," he said. Among the report's major points are these: Non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke... (Voice of America)
Surgeon general calls for more protection in indoor spaces Jun 30, 2006
Environmental tobacco smoke increases nonsmokers' risk of heart disease and lung cancer by about 25%, and can cause respiratory infections and asthma attacks in children and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in babies. "The health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are more pervasive than we previously thought," Surgeon General Richard Carmona said in a prepared statement. (MarketWatch)
* Passive smoke a killer, report by US' top doctor says Jun 29, 2006
The report said the tobacco industry had sought to cover up scientific findings on environmental tobacco smoke with biased research and other means. But the tobacco industry stood by its commitment to personal choice and responsibility. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Secondhand smoke kills too: report Jun 28, 2006
The report said the tobacco industry has tried hard to cover up scientific findings on environmental tobacco smoke. "Industry documents indicate that the tobacco industry has engaged in widespread activities, however, that have gone beyond the bounds of accepted scientific practice," it said. (People's Daily Online, China)
No Risk-free Level Of Exposure To Secondhand Smoke, Surgeon General Says Jun 28, 2006
Posted: June 27, 2006. U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona today issued a comprehensive scientific report which concludes that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. (Science Daily)
Home-cleaning frenzy won't stave off asthma Jun 28, 2006
"We're left with not having any strong evidence, apart from the avoidance of environmental tobacco smoke, about things that can be done to prevent the onset of asthma in children," Dr Marks said. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
US health chief slams passive smoking Jun 28, 2006
The report also says the tobacco industry has sought to cover up scientific findings on environmental tobacco smoke with biased research and other means. But the tobacco industry stuck to its mantra of personal choice and responsibility. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Parental Smoking Still a Threat to Kids' Lungs Jun 22, 2006
"Considering the high number of exposed children, this indicates that both environmental tobacco smoke exposure and smoking during pregnancy remain a severe public health problem," Neuberger and his team conclude. The findings are a "stark reminder" that legal efforts to reduce exposure to cigarette smoke in workplaces aren't protecting the group of people at greatest risk from passive smoking, young children, Drs. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking ban in bars?: Some bar owners say it would hurt business; advocates say we'd all be healthier for it Jun 8, 2006
Environmental tobacco smoke or passive smoke can cause lung cancer and heart disease in nonsmokers. Plus, individuals working in the food service industry may be 50 percent more likely than the genaral population to develop lung cancer. (Niles Star, MI)
Nev. Study Links Casino Smoke, DNA Damage... May 16, 2006
"The more they were exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, the more the DNA damage, and that's going to lead to a higher risk of heart disease and cancer down the road," said Chris Pritsos ... "This is the first major study ever done looking at exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in the work force," Pritsos said ... "Repace will be doing an analysis of our data in terms of air quality and the environmental tobacco smoke the participants of the study were exposed to," Pritsos said. (The Drudge Report)
Study Finds DNA Risk From Secondhand Casino Smoke May 16, 2006
He says the more the subjects were exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, the more the D-N-A damage. And Pritsos says that's going to lead to a higher risk of heart disease and cancer down the road. (KLAS-TV)
Infants Exposed to Smoking at Risk of Lung Cancer May 13, 2006
HOME PAGE FOR THE WORLD'S BUSINESS LEADERS. FRIDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- New parents who smoke are putting their infants in danger because secondhand smoke contains cancer-causing chemicals, a new study found. (Forbes)
Study: Smoking sins of parents visited on children May 12, 2006
"The level of NNAL detected in the urine of these infants was higher than in most other field studies of environmental tobacco smoke in children and adults," Hecht said ... While studies have not determined how the long-term risk of exposure to cancer-causing tobacco smoke affects the genetics of babies during their early years when they are growing rapidly, Hecht said that this study demonstrated substantial uptake of NNK and its metabolite NNAL in infants exposed to environmental tobacco smoke... (Jerusalem Post)
Smoke hurts kids May 4, 2006
A new study shows that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, even at extremely low levels, is associated with behaviour problems in children. While the study examined asthmatic children aged from five to 11, the findings most likely could be extrapolated to include children without asthma who "act out" or experience depression and anxiety, according to Dr Kimberly Yolton of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Environmental tobacco smoke linked to behavior problems May 2, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO, (EurekAlert): A new Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study shows that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, even at extremely low levels, is associated with behavior problems in children and pre-teens ... "This study provides further incentive for states to set public health standards to protect children from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke," says Dr. Yolton ... To measure exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, Dr. Yolton measured levels of cotinine in... (Hindu)
Snoring in Tots Signals Sleep-Disorder Risk Apr 12, 2006
The children were evaluated at age one year for atopic status and for exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. The atopy tests included patch testing for outdoor and indoor allergens, including airborne and food allergens. (MedPage Today)
Infant Snoring Linked to Parental Snoring Apr 11, 2006
6 months) and their atopic parents to determine the prevalence of habitual snoring in infants born to atopic parents and to assess the relationship between habitual snoring, atopic status, and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Parents also completed a questionnaire pertaining both to their snoring and snoring in their child. (PR Newswire)
Study on smoking ban impact Mar 24, 2006
The Bar Workers' Health and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure (BHETSE) project is part of the overall NHS Health Scotland strategy to evaluate the effect of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill. The university's Dr Sean Semple said: "Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a cause of considerable ill-health, with estimates suggesting ETS causes between 1,500 and 2,000 non-smoker deaths every year in Scotland. "Workers in the hospitality sector have particularly high levels of ETS... (BBC News -- Health)
Passive smoking a killer, says expert Mar 8, 2006 Calif. classifies second-hand smoke a toxic risk Jan 28, 2006
"The bulk of evidence now suggests that passive exposure to environmental tobacco smoke increases your risk of developing lung cancer," Dr Fong said. There also were other carcinogens linked to lung cancer, including cooking and diesel fumes, radiation and heavy metals exposure. (The Age)
Dominic Lawson Feb 17, 2006
That decision, taken by an overwhelming majority of our elected representative was justified by one simple, stark claim: that non-smokers are at significant risk of contracting lung cancer from the effects of what scientists call "Environmental Tobacco Smoke" and what everyone else calls passive smoking. That claim is simply untrue. (The Independent, UK)
"To actually have the major air pollution agency in the state of California to list ETS (environmental tobacco smoke) as a toxic air contaminant is going to have immense impact, we think, in terms of public education around other states," he said. "It will clearly lead to regulatory changes within the state.". (Reuters.uk)
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