Genetic Finding Implicates Innate Immune System In Major Cause Of Blindness Oct 11, 2008
3, 2006) Passive smoking almost doubles the risk of the progressively degenerative eye disease, age related macular degeneration, shows research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The macula lies at. (Science Daily)
Smoking And Solid Fuel Use In Homes In China Projected To Cause Millions Of Deaths Oct 7, 2008
2, 2007) Exposure to passive smoking is linked to increased prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This association could cause 1. (Science Daily)
Indian ban on smoking in public Oct 3, 2008
Passive smoking kills hundreds of thousands every year in India ... "The aim is to discourage the smokers, to make them quit or reduce smoking. Also all non-smoking employees have a right to a 100% smoke-free atmosphere. "The perils of passive smoking are equally bad ... " 'Teething problems' Health experts say passive smoking contains more than 4,000 chemicals and exposure can cause lung cancer, heart disease, bronchitis and asthma. PUBLIC PLACES DEFINED Auditoriums, cinema halls Hospitals,... (BBC News -- Health)
Smoky Debate Oct 3, 2008
The well-meant ban on smoking in public places has stoked the fires for another round of discussion between what constitutes private and public arenas, irrespective of the fact that smoking, including passive smoking, is unequivocally associated with disease. In the absence of any research, as a general observation one may postulate that the gene of the nicotinic receptor and communist intellectualism probably share a common site. (India Times, India)
Secondhand Smoke Tied to Artery Disease in Women Sep 24, 2008
As shown in prior studies, passive smoking was also linked to heart disease and stroke. In China, smoking is far more common among men than among women, lead author Dr. Yao He of the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing and colleagues report in the journal Circulation. (MEDLINEplus)
Fatter but feeling good? Sep 16, 2008
One silver lining though is a decline in passive smoking after various cantons such as Geneva and Ticino introduced bans on smoking in public places. So if nothing else, the Swiss mountain air will be a little bit clearer after all. (iAfrica.com)
African-Americans Have Unique Lung Cancer Risks From Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Sep 10, 2008
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)
Call for smoking restrictions in public places Sep 9, 2008
SMOKERS should be banned from lighting up outside Tasmanian office blocks and hotels to protect others from the dangers of passive smoking, says a leading health group ... "Certainly anywhere that people are exposed to passive smoking is a problem and increases their risk of cardiovascular disease. "Even a brief exposure, as little as 30 minutes, can affect the cardiovascular health of a non-smoker. (NEWS.com.au)
Quest for statewide smoking ban continues Aug 30, 2008
harleyrider wrote on Aug 24, 2008 4:25 PM:" heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=23399 Scientific Evidence Shows Secondhand Smoke Is No Danger Written By: Jerome Arnett, Jr., M.D. Published In: Environment & Climate News Publication Date: July 1, 2008 Publisher: The Heartland Institute Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is an unpleasant experience for many nonsmokers, and for decades was considered a nuisance. But the idea that it might actually cause disease in nonsmokers has been around only since... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Passive smoking kills 7 people per day in Brazil Aug 23, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The diseases caused by passive smoking kill seven people per day, or 2,655 people per year in Brazil, according to a study released on Friday. The study, released by the Rio de Janeiro State University and the Cancer Institute, showed that passive smoking could cause serious diseases, such as lung cancer, cerebral hemorrhage, angina pectoris, myocardial infection and coronary thrombosis. (Xinhuanet, China)
Infection Blocks Lung's Protective Response Against Tobacco Smoke Aug 21, 2008
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. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Victoria likely to ban cigs in cars Aug 21, 2008
"The effects of passive smoking are harmful, especially to children, and that harm increases when the child is in a confined space such as a car," President Doug Travis said. Other proposals include either completely banning point of sale tobacco displays in shops, or reducing the size of displays from four square metres to one. (NEWS.com.au)
College freshmen: best of luck Aug 19, 2008
First came the one on meningitis, warning that freshmen living in dorms are particularly vulnerable to the disease because of the lifestyle changes they undergo: patronizing bars, exposure to active or passive smoking, irregular sleep patterns, lack of proper nutrition, sharing of personal items. Yikes. (Montana Standard, MT)
Living Near Highway Tied to Adverse Birth Outcomes Aug 16, 2008
One interpretation of these counterintuitive findings, she explained, is that less affluent mothers are more likely to be exposed to common risk factors for adverse birth outcomes during their pregnancy, including active and passive smoking, poor nutrition, domestic violence, and poor access to prenatal care. "The impact of exposure to additional risk factors, like traffic-related air pollution, among disadvantaged mothers may not be as significant as it is among affluent mothers, who are... (MEDLINEplus)
Chronic Ear Infections Linked To Increased Obesity Risk; Taste Damage Can Lead To Preferences For Fatty And Sugary Foods Aug 16, 2008
The impact of passive smoking in the home on ear infections was reduced if the children also attended day. (Feb. (Science Daily)
More smokers since ban in pubs, clubs Aug 16, 2008
A spokesman for Verity Firth, the assistant Health Minister (Cancer), said the ban was introduced to protect staff and patrons from passive smoking and any resulting fall in smoking rates would be "a bonus". The spokesman said the Health Department's survey only took into account the first five months of the ban and said more data was needed to find a trend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
08 things to watch Aug 15, 2008
Little got here on an appeal after he tested positive for marijuana and persuaded the authorities it got into his system through passive smoking. He'll be the underdog against Alexey Tishchenko. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meningitis vaccinations urged Aug 6, 2008
Students can be exposed in bars, through active or passive smoking, irregular sleep patterns, lack of proper nutrition and sharing personal items. Coughing and kissing are other routes for the bacteria. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The fastest path to socialism Jul 31, 2008
It is true that countless studies have shown passive smoking to be harmful, but that is where the money is ... It is time to turn an ugly stare back at those who claim harms and provide information about it and say OK, put up real world evidence of harms, such as death certificates and medical records of any who have died from exposure to passive smoking. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A Victory for German Smokers Jul 31, 2008
Government figures show that some 140,000 people die in Germany annually from smoking-related illnesses, while 3,500 die from the effects of passive smoking. More from. (Time.com)
Stroke risk from smoking partner Jul 29, 2008
The stroke dangers to smokers are well known, but there are fewer studies which have explored the risk from passive smoking. Since the introduction of smoking bans in public places across the UK, the home is now the most likely place for non-smokers to breathe second-hand smoke. (BBC News -- Health)
Pubs are the last place I'd want to drink in Jul 29, 2008
There is no justification for any smoking bans to be legislated by national governments, because they are solely based on the fraudulent pseudo-scientific argument that 'passive smoking kills' - which, time and time again, has proven to be nothing other than the dishonest rhetorical claims of a fanatical prohibitionist movement. By all means let the government set mandatory air quality standards (through HSE) - but let's do so on the basis of scientifically-proven toxicological evidence - not... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Smoker husband can raise stroke risk Jul 29, 2008
Previous studies have indicated the dangers of stroke to smokers, but till now had not explored the high risk from passive smoking. Now a team at Harvard University has found that even if one does not smoke, tying the knot with a smoker increases the chance of suffering a heart stroke by upto 72 per cent, the report said. (India Times)
Early Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Causes Asthma And Allergy Jul 25, 2008
It is a well known fact that babies are harmed by tobacco smoke in numerous ways, but it has always been difficult to separate the effects of the mother smoking during pregnancy and passive smoking after birth ... Her thesis also shows that passive smoking in early childhood increases the risk of allergy ... 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... (Science Daily)
Health Matters: Secondhand Smoke: What is it? Jul 22, 2008
Exposure to secondhand smoke is frequently referred to as passive smoking or involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. These definitions are important because they stress the fact that people suffer from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke against their will when they are in an environment where tobacco smoke mingles with otherwise fresh air. (Needham Tab, MA)
China chooses persuasion to ban smoking Jul 19, 2008
A city health official reiterated the policy just a day after national health authorities announced that more than 100,000 Chinese die every year from passive smoking ... About 54 million Chinese suffered from "passive smoking" and one million people died of smoking-related diseases each year, said Mao Jian'an of the health ministry. (India Times)
Mom's Smoking Tied to Oral Birth Defect Jul 15, 2008
Similarly, nonsmoking women who were near a smoker for at least two hours each day had a 60 percent higher risk than women who were not exposed to passive smoking ... However, Lie's team found no evidence that these genes affected the cleft lip risk connected with maternal smoking and passive smoking. (MEDLINEplus)
Stubborn smokers Jul 13, 2008
"I support it because passive smoking is dangerous. But smokers also have rights and they should have designated places where they can smoke," Grace Kimiti says. There are many ways to kill a cat. (BBC News -- Health)
Iowans will prevail through smoking ban Jul 5, 2008
virgilk wrote on Jul 4, 2008 9:16 PM:" The research I have been doing since 1998 has shown me the real truth of the myth being spread about Second Hand Smoke worldwide by the Pharmaceuticals. They do this to boost their profits into the Billions through the sale of pills and patches. I found the largest studies ever done. These studies were completed by the American Cancer Society, the World Health Organization, the National Oakridge Labs, one simply called The Enormous German Study and many... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
England smoking ban 'to save many' Jul 1, 2008
" Other reports suggested that cigarette sales had fallen sharply over the past year, with 1.93 billion fewer sold in England, and 220,000 fewer in Scotland, now in the second year of its ban. Tobacco control pressure group ASH said that its own survey suggested that a majority of the public were now in favour of more legislation to clamp down on smoking, such as a ban on smoking in cars with children, and the removal of cigarette vending machines. A separate survey, carried out by the British... (BBC News -- Health)
Smoking Out The Mediators Of Airway Damage Caused By Pollutants Jun 25, 2008
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 16, 2000) The winds that fan the flames of summertime wildfires also can distribute large plumes of thick smoke miles from the actual fire, causing lung and heart problems for those with chronic health. (Science Daily)
Smoking's hidden death toll revealed Jun 22, 2008
Dublin 22/06/2008 02:27:58 Passive smoking debate aside. You sit next to me and indulge in your disgusting habit and try to "exercise" your right to freedom whilst negating my basic human right to have fresh air, I'd be happy to chat to you about it. (Scotsman)
Rising Living Costs Jun 20, 2008
Not only will quitting assist in cutting down on those every rising living expenses, it will also be of great benefit to your overall health, other people s health diminishing the effects of passive smoking. These are just a few points to consider when saving money in today s ever changing society. (Suite101.com)
Fall in heart attack numbers after smoking ban Jun 15, 2008
" Experts believe the ban has triggered a drop in heart attacks due to both the number of people quitting and the reduction in passive smoking as fewer people are exposed to airborne toxins. The research examined admissions for heart attacks at 114 trusts, of which 66 saw a drop in admissions between July 2007 and March 2008 compared with 12 months earlier. In the remaining 48 trusts, admission rates stayed the same or increased marginally. In total, there were 42,176 admissions to all the... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Almost a year after smoking ban in UK, less heart attack cases Jun 15, 2008
The drop in the rate of heart attacks have been attributed to a large number of people stopping smoking, and far fewer people being exposed to airborne toxins through passive smoking. The Department of Health also welcomed the figures as "goods news" but added that it was too early to attribute the fall in heart attack rates to the new legislation. (Hindu)
Heart attack admissions fall by up to 40% since smoking ban Jun 14, 2008
These drops in the rate of heart attacks have been attributed to a large number of people stopping smoking, and far fewer people being exposed to airborne toxins through passive smoking. The Government has not yet published figures documenting the effects of the ban in England. (Times Online)
A moment of silence for secondhand smoke victims Jun 10, 2008
mandyv wrote on Jun 9, 2008 3:56 PM:" Observer, I do not know of any either. How about we have a minute silence for the millions who died because they were WRONG about DDT, agent orange, diesel, bad prescribed drugs,ectwww.second-opinions.co.uk/diesel_lung_cancer.htmlwww.telegraph.co.uk/htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1998/03/08/wtob08.htmlPassive smoking doesn't cause cancer -official By Victoria Macdonald,Health Correspondent THE world's leading health organisation has withheld from... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Toenails point to heart disease Jun 7, 2008
And would take into account exposure to passive smoking and smoking habits such as how much smoke a person inhales with each puff. Exposure. (BBC News -- Health)
Smoke gets in your eyes ... and lungs Jun 4, 2008
And of course women are also the victims of passive smoking, although cultural constraints stop them doing much about it. Too bad for one of our top tycoons of the Soeharto era, who lost his wife to cancer because she had been breathing his stale smoke for years. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Passive smoking hazards Jun 2, 2008
"WHO has emphasised that this passive smoking is no less dangerous than direct smoking. The total damages are indeed alarming, including cancer in various organs of the body," according to the study by the Indian Society on Tobacco and Health (Kolkata branch) ... Passive smoking was particularly dangerous for women and children, who fell victim to chronic chest infection and asthma attack. (Hindu)
Smoking curbs: The global picture Jun 1, 2008
The government says the ban is to protect staff working in these establishments from passive smoking and to "de-normalise" smoking as a social pastime ... The issue of passive smoking has been at the centre of an intense debate between pro and anti-smoking groups, with each side contesting the validity of each other's statistics. (BBC News -- Health)
Where there's smoke, there's ire; no ifs or butts Jun 1, 2008
By the dawn of the new millennium, tobacco sponsorship and advertising in print media had been banned, and, in the wake of successful court cases over passive smoking, most workplaces, sporting venues and international flights were smoke free. In NSW, smoking is now banned in restaurants and cafes, in all indoor areas of licensed premises (the only exception being the high-roller rooms at Star City casino) and in outdoor areas where food and drinks are served, on patrolled beaches and parks, in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
DU forms to carry smoking warning Jun 1, 2008
Said Gurmeet Singh, proctor, DU, "The idea is to educate students and teachers alike on the dangers of smoking. We will have a team in every college that will advocate the cause of not smoking." The team, which will have a nodal officer a teacher will concentrate on non smokers, encouraging them to speak up against passive smoking. A letter has already been sent to colleges to constitute such teams, informed the proctor. (Times of India)
Employer to pay if you smoke at work Jun 1, 2008
It also points out that passive smoking (being exposed to second-hand smoke) increases the risk of heart disease in non-smokers by 25-30% and cancer by 20-30. Passive smoking is particularly dangerous to women and children, who may suffer from chronic chest infections, respiratory diseases and asthma. (India Times, India)
World Tobacco Day: Kick the butt May 31, 2008
Passive smoking: Second-hand poison Is your workplace full of colleagues who are in love with the poisonous white stick ... Such people catch the disease by environmental tobacco smoke or what is commonly known as passive smoking, says Dr. Ashok Vaid, Artemis Health Institute. (India Times, India)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' May 29, 2008
Study rates risks of city life as greater than radiation Passive smoking worse than living in blast zone ... The health risks associated with air pollution and passive smoking appear more severe. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Fighting killer weed that does just what it says on the packet May 29, 2008
"And somehow it seems OK to smoke cannibis yet if you light up an ordinary cigarette you are vilified. I certainly don't see the likes of some posters here banging on with their daft anti-smoking ideas whenever there is a story about pot smoking. Neither do you see the anti-smoking brigade being up in arms about open log fires, bonfires, diesel fumes etc, any one of which will cause them to breath in far, far more potentially harmful chemicals than their illusion of passive smoking would ever... (Scotsman)
New passive smoking warning for kids May 28, 2008
CHILDREN exposed to passive smoking are more likely to suffer severe illnesses, researchers said yesterday. They found one in three babies who had people smoking in their home ended up in hospital by their first birthday. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Childhood Passive Smoking Disease Risk May 27, 2008
Passive smoking makes children more likely to catch serious diseases, according to a new study. Passive smoking poses a threat ... The study's authors from the University of Hong Kong, say passive smoking can weaken the immune system and cause respiratory problems. (Sky News)
Smokers' Kids Sicker May 27, 2008
New passive smoking warning for kids - The Daily Record ... New passive smoking warning for kids ... CHILDREN exposed to passive smoking are more likely to suffer severe illnesses, researchers said yesterday. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Remote Pools Boost Aboriginal Child Health May 21, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 20, 2008) A new study has found that swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities can dramatically reduce rates of skin, ear and chest infections. Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research examined seven years of clinical records at two communities, Jigalong and Mugarinya, in Western Australia's Pilbara region. (Science Daily)
Ear Infections In Children Linked To Passive Smoking May 20, 2008
The impact of passive smoking in the home on ear infections was reduced if the children also attended day care. Dr Lehmann said there is evidence that passive smoking can increase the adherence of bacteria in the respiratory passages and depress the immune system ... "These results highlight the importance of reducing children's exposure to passive smoking, and this is particularly important for Aboriginal people where the rates of both smoking and otitis media are high," she said. (Science Daily)
Is British drinking out of control? May 20, 2008
Just as public opinion was swayed with passive smoking (based on bad and exaggerated pseudo-science), the term "passive drinking" will enter our vocabulary. We can soon expect TV adverts that emphasize the dangers of "second hand" alcohol, which will include the costs to society of the police and NHS, bad behaviour, street and domestic violence, child abuse, and lost working hours. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Public health: Fastest path to socialism Apr 20, 2008
Many have considered this action in the past because of the reported harms of passive smoking. It is true that countless studies have shown passive smoking to be harmful, but that is where the money is ... It is time to turn an ugly stare back at those who claim harms and provide information about it and say, OK, put up real-world evidence of harms, such as death certificates and medical records of any who have died from exposure to passive smoking. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Boca Raton parks set to ban smoking Apr 20, 2008
The risks of passive smoking, or secondhand smoke, is often cited as one of the main reasons for smoking bans in workplaces and indoor public places. A 2007 Gallup poll found that 56 percent of respondents felt that secondhand smoke was "very harmful.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Hormone Use Related To Lower Risk Of Macular Degeneration In Postmenopausal Women Apr 18, 2008
3, 2006) Passive smoking almost doubles the risk of the progressively degenerative eye disease, age related macular degeneration, shows research in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The macula lies at. (Science Daily)
EDITORIAL:No smoking Apr 11, 2008
Cancers linked to passive smoking include. - Lung cancer. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Gutfeld: Why Smoking Bans Blow Apr 8, 2008
I think the health threats from passive smoking are fabricated and books have been written on the faulty data behind the research. Plus, smoking on the street blows: As a worldwide celebrity it's hard to puff when you're constantly kissed and hugged by adoring fans. (Fox News)
Experts urging smokers to replace cigs with exercise Apr 5, 2008
TODAY'S VOTE Would legalising brothels end vice trade problems. NORTH-WEST HEADLINES. (Bolton News)
Genetic link to smoking addiction Apr 3, 2008
LUNG CANCER Second most common form of cancer in the UK after breast cancer Smoking and passive smoking cause nine out of ten lung cancers Half of all smokers eventually die from lung cancer or another smoking-related illness. And a quarter of smokers die in middle age - between 35 and 69. (BBC News -- Health)
MMR doctor denies child experiments Mar 30, 2008
" The full article contains 478 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Last Updated: 27 March 2008 9:49 PM Page 1 of 1 Bookmark: Charles Linskaill, Edinburgh 28/03/2008 01:28:49 "Stop the witch-hunt" Is exactly what it is!'Hang Draw and Quarter' for he, 'that speaks the truth'!200 years ago, if you talked 'Mobile Phones' you would be,'Burnt at the Stake'.. as a witch!Same analogy, same human nature!Don't believe it,?You!, will be the ones, were laughing at in the not to distant future!... (Scotsman)
Cigarettes to be sold under shop counters Mar 27, 2008
This smoking stuff is nonsence If I drive down a motorway with the window open, or walk down a road where constant traffic passes by i'm pretty sure the passive smoking from car fumes is slightly worse than that of cigarettes ... Health grounds, bring on the evidence that passive smoking kills; I have never seen any. (Times Online)
Ramadoss Promises Pictorial Warnings on Cigarette Packets by June 24 Mar 23, 2008
Though the health ministry is expected to take further flak for the new proposals, Ramadoss citied the latest figures released by the India Global Youth Tobacco Survey, pointing out that passive smoking in public places has been reduced drastically from 49 percent to 40 percent between 2003 to 2006. (2). (News Locale)
Passive but dangerous Mar 23, 2008
What is passive smoking. First of all, we need to understand what passive smoking is ... Passive smoking increases the risk of lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia and bronchiolitis in children; and is a risk factor for new cases of asthma. (Hindu)
Tobacco warning for India's young Mar 21, 2008
A national smoking ban has meanwhile cut passive smoking by almost 10 ... A ban on public smoking has seen a significant decline in exposure to second-hand smoke (passive smoking) from 49% to 40. (BBC News -- Health)
