Statewide smoking ban? Quest continues Aug 22, 2008
Each time, the coalition has cited the dangers of secondhand smoke inhalation, including studies that show prolonged exposure to airborne cigarette smoke can be just as dangerous as firsthand contact ... Im torn between two evils: the evil of secondhand smoke versus people not being able to control their destiny in their own communities, Lubnau says ... Shes seen enough numbers and studies to know that extended secondhand smoke exposure causes a steep increase in the risk for heart... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Council mulls smoking ban extension to Pedestrian Mall Aug 22, 2008
"It will help get rid of secondhand smoke that affects others.". E-mail DI reporter Kurt Cunningham at. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Low Level Cadmium Exposure Linked To Lung Disease Aug 21, 2008
30, 2008) Researchers have discovered the first genetic evidence that secondhand smoke can worsen lung disease. The report describes one gene variation that can weaken lung function as well as shorten the. (Science Daily)
Charge smokers more Aug 20, 2008
Smoking -- as long as others aren't inflicted with secondhand smoke -- should remain a choice for adults. But that choice should entail picking up the tab for health-care costs resulting from smoking. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Newfound Air Pollutant Mimics Cigarette Smoke Aug 18, 2008
(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. Nonsmokers exposed to. (Science Daily)
A multitude of health issues on the rise Aug 18, 2008
Exaggerated claims and misstruths allowed the government and medical establishment to manipulate the majority who give in to authority and blind obedience, in believing secondhand smoke was harmful. Hence the smoking ban in most public places went into effect not too many years ago. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kevin Libin: Breathe deep and relax - pollution won't kill you Aug 16, 2008
In fact, there are hundreds of diseases where science remains unable to accurately and definitively pinpoint any specific originating cause, leaving anyone to guess what might have caused them -- from tanning beds or overheard powerlines to secondhand smoke or smog. And guessing, it seems, is exactly what the CMA does in this latest report, entitled No Breathing Room: National Illness Costs of Air Pollution. (National Post)
Air quality poor in some clubs Aug 15, 2008
SmokeFree says although there's been a very significant improvement in air quality the study's also found the partly-enclosed smoking areas still expose workers and patrons to secondhand smoke. More Health Stories. (Sky News Australia)
Hospital gets grant for tobacco cessation Aug 15, 2008
Areas of focus will include preventing teens from starting to smoke, helping users stop and eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke. The money will be used to hire a consultant, educate medical workers and establish policies related to intervention. (Juneau Empire)
American Cancer Society urges Chinese employers to go smoke free Aug 14, 2008
There is no safe way to smoke, and there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. The Smoke-free Worksite Initiative is part of the American Cancer Society s new Global Smokefree Partnership a venture with a consortium of partners to reduce tobacco use internationally, thereby helping prevent a number of cancers around the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Coalition advocates smoke-free playgrounds in Catskill village Aug 12, 2008
CATSKILL Secondhand smoke results in at least 38,000 deaths and more than one million illnesses in children each year in the United States, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. To combat the threat of secondhand smoke or exposure to toxic cigarette butts, the Rip Van Winkle Tobacco-Free Coalition has asked the village of Catskill to adopt a smoke-free playground policy. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Drinking rates down Aug 11, 2008
Dr. Jonathan P. Winickoff and his colleagues in the Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure, or CEASE, explain how they came up with the plan in the current Journal of Pediatrics. They tested the program among eight pediatric practices in the Boston area and presented it at national meetings. (Boston Globe)
America's Hard-Drinking Cities Aug 10, 2008
"The binge drinker disturbs the peace, through noise, vandalism and sometimes violence. Like secondhand smoke, binge drinking pollutes the environment.". "The [social] cost of alcohol is in the billions of dollars. Roughly half the total is related to what's called alcohol addiction," says Paul Gruenewald, scientific director of the Prevention Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, which is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (Forbes)
Navajo president vetoes smoking ban Aug 9, 2008
Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson, one of those who testified for the measure, said the measure would have decreased the number of young tribal members starting to smoke, helped those who want to quit and protected others from secondhand smoke. "I'm very disappointed that the president of the Navajo Nation has vetoed this landmark legislation," she said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Injunction to halt smoking ban denied Aug 8, 2008
The goal was obviously to protect as many Iowans and Iowa workplaces from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, and that will continue because of the judge's ruling today, Olson said. Copyright. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Survey shows fewer Ala. teens puffing away Aug 7, 2008
He said a surgeon general's report on the dangers of secondhand smoke has also been helpful to the cause. An estimated 47,926 Alabama high schoolers are current smokers, with 27. (AL.com)
Health Board to Caswell: 'Butt out': No-smoking policy passes Aug 6, 2008
The policy also indicates health issues being central to its passing, as it states in Section II. Findings and Purpose, "tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death ... secondhand smoke has been proven to cause cancer, heart disease, and asthma ... there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke ... separating smokers from nonsmokers, cleaning the air and ventilating smoke cannot eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke and only eliminating indoor smoking can fully protect... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Judge refused to block smoking ban Aug 5, 2008
"The goal was obviously to protect as many Iowans and Iowa workplaces from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, and that will continue because of the judge's ruling today," Olson said. Charlotte Eby can be reached at (515) 243-0138 or. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
S.F. pushes legislation to promote good health Aug 5, 2008
But health experts say these kinds of measures are needed, especially as obesity rates in the country skyrocket and secondhand smoke continues to be a killer despite education about the dangers of tobacco. Changing behavior. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get educated on dangers of secondhand smoke Aug 1, 2008
I ask myself: Has this person truly not done any research or reading to know what the real facts are, and statistics related to secondhand smoke ... You call that Research wrote on Jul 30, 2008 8:15 AM:" Sheila: Do you really call reading reports from a pro-smoking ban website (jointogether.org) research? The article you refer to "compares admissions for acute myocardial infarction among nonsmokers with no history of heart disease" in 2 counties in Indiana. Monroe County (smoking ban) had a... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mixed smoke signals from North Carolina Aug 1, 2008
A 1986 report from the surgeon general concluded that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer in adults and respiratory problems in kids and that simply establishing a no-smoking section doesn t eliminate the risk. The American Lung Association says more than 5,000 people die each year from exposure to secondhand smoke and 440,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses ... Last year the current surgeon general said plainly that evidence shows that no exposure to secondhand smoke is safe. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board Aug 1, 2008
The study also found that people who'd never smoked reported a decrease in their weekly amount of exposure to secondhand smoke ... Earlier this month, an International Agency for Cancer Research report said smoke-free policies are extremely effective at reducing smoking rates, exposure to secondhand smoke, and smoking-related heart disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Study Supports Health Benefits Of Smoking Ban Jul 31, 2008
A new study from Scotland provides what public-health experts in the U.S. say is the strongest evidence yet that public bans on smoking -- being debated in several locales -- improve health by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke ... Researchers found that nonsmokers with heart disease had higher levels of cotinine than the general population but lower levels than before the ban, a sign that their exposure to secondhand smoke had decreased but was still a factor in their heart damage. (Wall Street Journal)
Scotland smoking ban credited with fewer heart attacks Jul 31, 2008
Percentage of people exposed to secondhand smoke ... Nurses also interviewed patients about their cigarette use and exposure to secondhand smoke, confirming those answers with blood tests that measure nicotine exposure. (USA Today)
Smoke-free Legislation and Hospital Admission for Acute Coronary Syndrome Jul 31, 2008
We collected information prospectively on smoking status and exposure to secondhand smoke based on questionnaires and biochemical findings from all patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome to nine Scottish hospitals during the 10-month period preceding the passage of the legislation and during the same period the next year ... Persons who had never smoked reported a decrease in the weekly duration of exposure to secondhand smoke (P<0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Smoking raises spouse's stroke risk Jul 30, 2008
WASHINGTON: Nonsmokers married to smokers have a greatly increased chance of having strokes, according to a US study published on Tuesday showing yet another hazard from secondhand smoke ... Glymour said there is accumulating evidence about the number of health problems linked to secondhand smoke ... Previous research had suggested that secondhand smoke increases the risk of stroke, but Glymour said stroke risk has been studied more extensively in smokers than in people exposed to secondhand... (India Times, India)
Physician who led launch of Head Start dies Jul 30, 2008
And Dr. Richmond waded into the legal battles involving the tobacco industry during the 1990s when he was the lead-off witness in a class-action lawsuit brought by flight attendants who believed their health was compromised by secondhand smoke. In 1979, he issued a memo ending the policy that allowed US quarantine officers to detain those arriving from foreign countries who they believed were gay or lesbian on the grounds that their sexual orientation was the product of a mental disease or... (Boston Globe)
Secondhand smoke raises spouse's stroke risk: study Jul 29, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nonsmokers married to smokers have a greatly increased chance of having strokes, according to a U.S. study published on Tuesday showing yet another hazard from secondhand smoke ... Glymour said there is accumulating evidence about the number of health problems linked to secondhand smoke ... Previous research had suggested that secondhand smoke increases the risk of stroke, but Glymour said stroke risk has been studied more extensively in smokers than in people exposed to... (Scientific American)
Secondhand Smoke Raises Spouse's Stroke Risk Jul 29, 2008
com - Secondhand Smoke Raises Spousetroke Risk ... Secondhand Smoke Raises Spousetroke Risk ... Nonsmokers married to smokers have a greatly increased chance of having strokes, according to a U.S. study published on Tuesday showing yet another hazard from secondhand smoke. (Newsmax)
Pregnancy can motivate smokers to kick habit Jul 28, 2008
Nearly 3 million children under age 6 breathe secondhand smoke at home. Smoking around children can cause. (USA Today)
DHSS smoking policy launched Jul 27, 2008
And while legislation ensures staff are protected in department buildings and vehicles, many community care workers are still regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. The Policy acknowledges there may occasionally be highly complex or crisis situations where staff can use their discretion whether or not to implement the policy in the patients home. (Manx Radio)
Smoking violation hearing continued Jul 24, 2008
The General Assembly has determined secondhand smoke to be a hazard to the public, he said. At the time of the Feb. 7 incident, Marlene Casey, manager of the Family Tavern, said no one was smoking inside the bar. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Health Matters: Secondhand Smoke: What is it? Jul 22, 2008
Health Matters: Secondhand Smoke: What is it ... Health Matters: Secondhand Smoke: What is it ... Secondhand smoke, known technically as environmental tobacco smoke, is a mixture of more than 4,000 chemicals generated during the burning of tobacco products. (Needham Tab, MA)
Ban stamps out smoking in N. Augusta Jul 22, 2008
Its purpose is to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke ... Advocating for the ban, Yarley Steedly of the American Heart Association said 38,000 people die each year from exposure to secondhand smoke ... "As little as 30 minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can result in hardened, stiffened arteries," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smoke-free proposal rightfully harsh Jul 21, 2008
The U.S. surgeon general has said no level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe. People who work in private clubs and places such as American Legion posts deserve just as much protection from secondhand smoke exposure as those who work in office buildings and restaurants ... It is regrettable that our state leaders have not created measures that truly protect all workers from secondhand smoke. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smoking ban creates talk, but no action Jul 17, 2008
If the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it s highly unlikely secondhand smoke will kill you, who are you to question that, Johnson said ... For nonsmoking adults, secondhand smoke increases their lung cancer risk by at least 20 percent and their heart disease risk by at least 25 percent ... Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of asthma attacks, ear problems, acute respiratory infections and sudden infant death syndrome, health officials say, The... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
S.F. fires up two-pronged attack on smoking Jul 17, 2008
The American Lung Association assigned letter grades this year to 108 Bay Area cities depending on whether they were successfully curbing secondhand smoke exposure in housing, recreation areas, outdoor dining, entryways and outdoor service areas ... Karen Licavoli, vice president of programs for the anti-tobacco nonprofit Breathe California and member of San Francisco's Tobacco Free Coalition, said Daly's proposals would place San Francisco among the top few cities in the state when it comes to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
China study: Children, coal don't mix Jul 15, 2008
All the women in the study were nonsmokers and exposure to secondhand smoke and lead was carefully measured and recorded to ensure it did not affect the findings, the researchers said. "The government action of shutting down a polluting plant allowed us to do something we couldn't do before," said Perera, who collaborated with Columbia colleague Deliang Tang, Tin-yu Li of the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University as well as other Chinese scientists. (MSNBC -- International)
Sound Off - July 14, 2008 Jul 15, 2008
Secondhand smoke does not discriminate based on the venue. It's just as harmful in one building as it is in another. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Background TV Distracts Kids From Play Jul 15, 2008
Dr. Daniel Bronfin, a pediatrician with the Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, called background TV the "equivalent of secondhand smoke.". "All of the concerns we have with children watching programming for children still apply to secondhand viewing. It distracts from the work of childhood, from play," he said. (Health-Finder)
Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
Fewer Inhaling Secondhand Smoke: CDC. "> Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 HEALTHDAY NEWS 13-Jul-2008 Related News from HealthDay Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall A new study finds that the steep rise in the price of gas may be translating into fewer deaths on America's roads. A study co-authored by Michael Morrisey of the University of Alabama and David Grabowski of Harvard Medical... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Dangers outweigh need for exceptions to smoking ban Jul 14, 2008
Health officials have long called for smoking bans similar to Washington s, citing the dangers of secondhand smoke ... Secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance but a serious health hazard ... Secondhand smoke contains more than 50 cancer-causing chemicals. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Haze of smoking ban still lingers Jul 13, 2008
Secondhand smoke is "absolutely" a health issue and the intent of the ordinance is not to stifle anybody's rights, Hamilton said. "We always like to reiterate that it's not about the right to smoke," she said. (Juneau Empire)
Binge drinking tied to conditions in the college environment Jul 13, 2008
The "secondhand" effects of alcohol use, similar to the concept of secondhand smoke, helped people understand that student drinking is harmful to the larger campus community. These problems include drinking-related behavior that is disruptive to studying and sleep, vandalism, and physical and sexual assaults. (EurekAlert!)
Secondhand Smoke Inhalation Down Jul 13, 2008
A main reason for the decline in secondhand smoke is the growing number of laws and policies that ban smoking in workplaces, bars, restaurants and public places, said researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... For nonsmoking adults, secondhand smoke increases their lung cancer risk by at least 20 percent and their heart disease risk by at least 25 percent ... Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of asthma attacks, ear problems, acute respiratory... (Time.com)
Anti-Tobacco Campaign Tests Lung Capacity, Determination and Tobacco Awareness in 'Miley Mania Adventure' Jul 7, 2008
The day's activities, which lasted six to seven hours, included: A trip to a local amusement park and tickets to ride the rollercoaster (to demonstrate what it feels like to lose your breath when you smoke); A mad dash to the Salt Lake City County Building (to blow up balloons and stuff them in body bags to signify the 126 people who die each day from secondhand smoke, and to deliver that message visually to county officials); * A hunt through a local Dan's Foods grocery store for items... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Be mindful of smoke-sensitive people Jul 4, 2008
" More vog also is possible from Kilauea's volcanic activity on the Big Island, she added. When tradewinds are weak, vog settles across the state, she said. "The main message is there are four different reasons for having difficulty breathing: secondhand smoke, possible vog, fireworks and the barbecue. " ? Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- ? ? Hawaii News ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Features ? ? ? Sports ? ? ? ? Business ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Editorial ? ? ? ? Corky Trinidad June Watanabe... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Caregivers Often Expose Asthmatic Kids to Smoke Jul 4, 2008
In the study, children with asthma who were exposed to secondhand smoke "had as much smoke exposure as if their mother smoked," Dr. Harold J. Farber told Reuters Health ... Farber and colleagues tested urine samples of 519, 3- to 12-year-old children with asthma for nicotine metabolites indicative of exposure to secondhand smoke ... Tests showed the lowest nicotine metabolite levels among the children with no reported exposures to secondhand smoke -- about half the study population. (MEDLINEplus)
Rear Admiral Philip Coady Jr.; Hub native led fleet in Gulf Jul 3, 2008
"And while he had been exposed to Agent Orange during his military service, along with carcinogens such as secondhand smoke, he fought the battle without rancor."One of the last things Dad told me was that he was faith-centered, he was family-centered," his daughter said. "Those were the important things for him. ""Most importantly, I have Judy, whose love, capacity for care, and good counsel know no bounds," Admiral Coady wrote in an e-mail to friends and family three days before he died. "Time... (Boston Globe)
Smoking ban is restrictive Jul 3, 2008
We all agree that drinking and driving is dangerous and so is secondhand smoke. Therefore, the government has to step in to protect the innocent. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective Jul 3, 2008
TUESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Smoke-free policies are extremely effective at reducing smoking rates, exposure to secondhand smoke, and even smoking-related heart disease, new research shows ... Implementation of smoke-free policies substantially decreases secondhand smoke exposure ... Voluntary smoke-free home policies decrease adult and youth smoking and children's exposure to secondhand smoke. (MEDLINEplus)
One local group rejoices in ban's implementation Jul 2, 2008
Starting as a focus group, Fisher said the organization has grown to 150 members and focuses on education about secondhand smoke and preventing tobacco deaths and diseases. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Smoking tied to hazardous air quality in La Crosse County restaurants, bars Jul 2, 2008
There is no safe level of secondhand smoke, Knuffman said ... It is not possible for patrons and employees to determine the level of fine particulate matter from environmental or secondhand smoke in any specific establishment. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Jul 2, 2008
Another article in the July issue of The Lancet Oncology suggests that DNA screening for certain biomarkers could help assess lung cancer risk in people exposed to secondhand smoke. Many carcinogens in cigarette smoke are known to cause DNA lesions called DNA adducts and many carcinogens are known to leave unique signatures on cancer-related genes in the form of specific mutations at specific locations, noted Dr. Ahmad Besaratinia and Dr. Gerd Pfeifer, of the Beckman Research Institute of the... (Health-Finder)
Finding a no-smoking apartment in the Portland area justgot easier Jul 1, 2008
For renters, it eliminates secondhand smoke pollution ... Promoting smoke-free housing not only helps nonsmokers avoid secondhand smoke but also encourages smokers to quit, she says. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Iowa's Smoke-Free Law goes into effect today Jul 1, 2008
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Iowa Legislature passed the Smokefree Air Act to protect the public's health and the health of employees from the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke. The main goal, states IDPH, is to promote compliance once the law becomes effective. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
England smoking ban 'to save many' Jul 1, 2008
The ban on smoking in public places was designed principally to protect people from secondhand smoke. However, as in Scotland, which introduced the ban a year earlier, there are signs that it is providing the motivation for people to try to give up. (BBC News -- Health)
Smoking ban has saved 40000 lives Jun 30, 2008
Jean King, Cancer Research UK's director of tobacco control, said: "The smoke-free law was introduced to protect the health of workers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. The results show it has also encouraged smokers to quit. These laws are saving lives and we mustn't forget that half of all smokers die from tobacco-related illness. We must do everything possible to continue this success we now need a national tobacco control plan for the next five years." ... The Government should... (Independent)
Spotting And Treating Asthma Jun 29, 2008
Other risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke. Also, exposure to environmental pollutants, like in the inner-city, for example. (CBS News)
Bill would let Scranton renew smoking law Jun 29, 2008
Scranton s smoking ban is modeled after Philadelphia s. Mr. Mellow said the Scranton ban provides better protection for workers from secondhand smoke than the statewide ban. Scranton enacted its ban in January 2007 but suspended it in May 2007 after a state appeals court struck down a similar ban in Allegheny County. (Scranton Times, PA)
Faulty DNA Repair Could Be A Risk Factor For Lung Cancer In Nonsmokers Jun 28, 2008
Secondhand smoke exposure is another established risk factor; in participants with inefficient DRC who also reported such exposure, the risk of lung cancer was almost fourfold ... "Our findings demonstrate that suboptimal DNA repair capacity together with secondhand smoke exposure are strong lung cancer risk factors in lifetime never smokers," Gorlova said. (Science Daily)
Airborne enemies in your home Jun 28, 2008
More formidable airborne enemies include radon, an invisible gas produced by uranium in the soil under your house; secondhand smoke; and poisonous gases like carbon monoxide, which can be emitted from poorly maintained gas stoves, furnaces, or fireplaces, and can cause headaches, chest pains, even death. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Cabby fights for a clean ride in smoker-friendly Japan Jun 28, 2008
But "While the government has not taken the necessary steps to protect people's health," says Mr. Sakuta, "grass-roots movements have made an increasing number of people aware of secondhand smoke risk.". The percentage of male smokers in Japan has declined to about 40 percent from 45. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
New smoking ban effective July 1 Jun 27, 2008
The Iowa Legislature passed the Smokefree Air Act to protect the public's health and the health of employees from the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke. When does the Smokefree Air Act take effect. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Council rejects waiting for state to act on smoking ban Jun 25, 2008
There s no safe level of secondhand smoke, Hoekstra said ... Bryan wrote on Jun 25, 2008 6:00 AM:" Here comes the disinformation -Theres no safe level of secondhand smoke, Hoekstra said. I think we need to seriously consider the health of the community. The United States Environmental Protection agency did in fact say so; however they were wrong to do so. In 1998, Federal Judge Osteen ordered the EPA's report that claimed secondhand smoke caused lung cancer and was a class-A carcinogen to be... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
