Students voice concerns about smoker proximity Nov 16, 2009
The director of the Tobacco Dependence Program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey s School of Public Health Jonathan Foulds thinks this attitude exists because young people do not see any immediate effects of environmental tobacco smoke. Students are generally young, and the illnesses that they believe they can get from exposure to smoke are generally disease of old age. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Smoke no longer found in European hospitals Sep 6, 2009
A study carried out by researchers from the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) has shown for the first time that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in European hospitals is "low", and "without any notable differences" between them ... Now a research study has described the levels of environmental tobacco smoke in European hospitals and has shown for the first time that exposure is "low" and "without any notable differences between them" ... 5) ( g/m3) or below, which indicate the presence... (EurekAlert!)
Parents Play Key Role In Whether Teen Tobacco Use Becomes A Daily Habit Sep 3, 2009
29, 2005) Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (passive smoking) are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer as adults, says a paper in this week's BMJ. Those children exposed to. . (Science Daily)
Majority Of US Hospitals To Have Smoke-free Campuses By End Of Year Aug 26, 2009
29, 2005) Children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (passive smoking) are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer as adults, says a paper in this week's BMJ. Those children exposed to. (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)
Scientists Open Doors To Diagnosis Of Emphysema Aug 14, 2009
Environmental tobacco smoke is known to be associated with a variety of. (Aug. (Science Daily)
PAPER: Tough love for fat people: Tax their food to pay for healthcare... Jul 29, 2009
"Field studies of environmental tobacco smoke indicate that under normal conditions, the components in tobacco smoke are diluted below existing Permissible Exposure Levels (PELS.) as referenced in the Air Contaminant Standard (29 CFR 1910.1000)...It would be very rare to find a workplace with so much smoking that any individual PEL would be exceeded." -Letter From Greg Watchman, Acting Sec'y, OSHA, To Leroy J Pletten, PHD, July 8, 1997 ... The study is one of the largest ever to look at the link... (The Drudge Report)
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Shown To Prolong And Improve Life For Some Emphysema Patients Jul 28, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 27, 2009) Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) can have a significantly beneficial effect in patients with severe emphysema, according to the first ever study to randomize emphysema patients to receive either LVRS or non-surgical medical care. "We found lung reduction surgery is good treatment alternative for selected emphysema patients since it not only improves survival but also meaningfully improves quality of life for a period of at least five years after the operation,"... (Science Daily)
Emphysema Severity Directly Linked To Coal Dust Exposure Jul 25, 2009
Environmental tobacco smoke is known to be associated with a variety of. (July 28, 2004) While studying the relationship between vitamin A and lung inflammation, a Kansas State University researcher made a surprising discovery -- a link between vitamin A and emphysema in smokers. (Science Daily)
Addicted hospital workers defy smoking ban Jul 16, 2009
Smoke-free policy aims to protect the health of the population by reducing exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance notes that these policies are only successful if there is full and proper enforcement. We aimed to investigate the problem of resistance to smoking restrictions and specifically compliance with smoke-free policy. (BioMed Central)
World No Tobacco Day May 31, 2009
Known as second-hand tobacco smoke or environmental tobacco smoke, in enclosed spaces, this smoke is inhaled by everyone, exposing both smokers and non-smokers to its harmful effects. It is a critical problem that threatens the health of our family, friends and coworkers. (iAfrica.com)
Early Exposure To Tobacco Smoke May Lead To Early Emphysema Later May 22, 2009
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is known to be associated with a variety of serious health problems, but it had not previously been associated with the development of emphysema over the life course ... "We hypothesized that environmental tobacco smoke in childhood may be one such early insult, associated with signs of early emphysema detectable on computed tomography (CT) scan in adulthood and perhaps lower lung function detectable by spirometry." ... 30, 2006) A new Cincinnati Children's... (Science Daily)
Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life May 16, 2009
Smoking impacts young children through prenatal exposure and environmental tobacco smoke. In the U.S., an estimated 25 percent of children are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke by household members, and 500,000 babies are born annually to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to tobacco prevention studies ... Environmental tobacco smoke programs specifically aimed at reducing exposure to children within the first five years of life would produce an estimated cost savings of $500... (EurekAlert!)
Small Amounts of Secondhand Smoke Harm Apr 18, 2009
Men respond to environmental tobacco smoke with a greater increase in indexes of sympathetic outflow to blood vessels than do women. The sympathetic nervous system produces the fight-or-flight response, which drives the heart and blood pressure and may cause damage if activated too long. Women respond with a greater parasympathetic response, dubbed rest and digest, which acts as a brake on the heart and blood pressure. (Newsmax)
Tobacco smoke worsens kid's asthma Apr 9, 2009
WASHINGTON: Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) can worsen asthmatic symptoms in kids, according to a new study. During the study, research team from University of Alabama followed 240 children with asthma who were either receiving usual care or supervised asthma therapy. (India Times, India)
Journal Chest: April news briefs Apr 8, 2009
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure is associated with poor asthma outcomes in children. However, a new study shows that reducing exposure to ETS may improve asthma outcomes. (EurekAlert!)
Smoking Exposure, 17q21 Variants, and Early-Onset Asthma Mar 19, 2009
6 issue)1 report that single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the 17q21 region are associated with early-onset asthma in subjects exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. One would predict that environmental factors would have a greater effect in late-onset disease than in early-onset disease. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Help for smokers Feb 17, 2009
Exposure to secondhand smoke (also called environmental tobacco smoke or passive smoking) includes exhaled smoke as well as smoke from burning cigarettes. Studies have shown that secondhand smoke causes thousands of deaths each year from lung cancer and heart disease in healthy non-smokers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Anti-smoking billboards draw fire Feb 12, 2009
Rebecca wrote on Feb 7, 2009 10:50 AM:" FOX NEWS ARTICLEMarch 8, 1998Passive smoking doesn't cause cancer - officialBy Victoria Macdonald, Health Correspondent THE world's leading health organization has withheld from publication a study which shows that not only might there be no link between passive smoking and lung cancer but that it could even have a protective effect.The astounding results are set to throw wide open the debate on passive smoking health risks. The World Health Organization,... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Bill seeks to follow other states in banning public smoking statewide (1909) Feb 11, 2009
They go on to say, "We also believe that the conclusions of public health officials concerning environmental tobacco smoke are sufficient to warrant measures that regulate cigarette smoking in public places. We also believe that where cigarette smoking is permitted, the government should require the posting of warning notices that communicate public health officials' conclusions that secondhand smoke causes disease in non-smokers." " Mac1974 wrote on Feb 9, 2009 9:28 PM:" Ms. I said, Ask the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
