Star attraction played pretty well … I think Nov 13, 2009
A British Open media armband allowed me to walk so close to John Daly during the final round of the 1995 British Open I could file a passive smoking lawsuit. But the Australian Masters is really big. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer fires up anti-smoking emotions Nov 5, 2009
"First of all, linking sport and tobacco is utterly perverse," Jrg Hurter, president of Pro Aere, Switzerland's largest organisation against passive smoking, told swissinfo. ch. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Young most affected by passive smoking Oct 20, 2009
Exposure to passive smoking has continued to drop for the population as a whole ... Passive smoking was most likely to occur at catering establishments and its incidence in workplaces has fallen as a result of many companies outlawing smoking, authorities said. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Air Quality Improvements Over The Last Decade May Be A Factor In Fewer Ear Infections Oct 13, 2009
The impact of passive smoking in the home on ear infections was reduced if the children also attended day. . (Science Daily)
* Canadian province files suit against tobacco industry Oct 1, 2009
The lawsuit alleges the companies have long known cigarettes are addictive and that active and passive smoking can cause diseases such as lung cancer. It also accuses the companies of conspiring to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking, suppressing evidence of its risks, and failing to take proper care to stop adolescents from smoking. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Student group lights up discussion on tobacco ban Sep 30, 2009
Passive smoking doesn t cause cancer-official By Victoria Macdonald, Health Correspondent. The results are consistent with their being no additional risk for a person living or working with a smoker and could be consistent with passive smoke having a protective effect against lung cancer. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Public smoking bans cuts heart attack risk Sep 23, 2009
Bans on smoking in public places, by reducing passive smoking, can decrease the risk of heart attacks by an average of 17 percent, according to a new US and European study ... According to the study, passive smoking -- the inhalation of second-hand smoke -- can produce a 30 percent increase in the risk of acute myocardial infarction ... Bans on smoking in public places, by reducing passive smoking, can decrease the risk of heart attacks by an average of 17 percent, according to a new US and... (India Times, India)
Passive smoking linked to liver disease Sep 11, 2009
ANI11 September 2009, 11:41am IST. People can develop liver disease even when they are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke, according to a study. (India Times, India)
Second-hand smoking results in liver disease, study finds Sep 11, 2009
Research by UC Riverside scientists is first to link passive smoking to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The image shows sections though livers of mice. (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)
For Heart Health: Avoid Tobacco Smoke, Pollution Sep 2, 2009
Compared to active smoking, the dose of particulates to the lungs with passive smoking is "much, much smaller," he added. Even so, earlier studies have suggested surprisingly high rates of heart disease deaths from passive smoking, out of line with the much smaller dose of particulates ... "This adds to the plausibility that passive smoking and air pollution have a substantial effect on health." Cardiovascular disease is very common, he noted, "so this impacts a lot of people.". (MEDLINEplus)
Africa: Tobacco Smoking on Rise Aug 26, 2009
Launching the third edition of The Tobacco Atlas at the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit in the Irish capital, lead author Dr Judith Mackay painted a gloomy picture showing that one in three people in the world are still smoking, one in two children are exposed to passive smoking and that one in two smokers will die in their middle ages. Dr John Seffrin, Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society, publishers of the atlas, revealed that in the 20th century "the tobacco industry and... (allAfrica.com)
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)
Toxins in Cigarette Smoke Aug 23, 2009
Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders. Washington D.C. 1992. (Suite101.com)
Brazil state slaps ban on smokers Aug 8, 2009
In an interview with Brazil's Globo TV, Mr Serra said the ban was to protect non-smokers, seven of whom die in the state every day from passive smoking. Establishments which allow customers to flout the ban will be fined up to $750 (450) for the first offence, with the fine doubling the second time. (BBC News -- Americas)
Japan's Big Tobacco challenged in court Aug 4, 2009
Japan Tobacco officials still flatly deny passive smoking is a problem, arguing that the dangers come from burning cigarettes left on an ashtray not secondhand fumes. free to quit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* FEATURE : Japans tobacco habit faces challenge Aug 3, 2009
Japan Tobacco officials still flatly deny passive smoking is a problem, arguing that the dangers come from burning cigarettes left on an ashtray X not secondhand fumes. The corporation has argued in Yokohama District Court that it has no case to answer because smokers are free to quit anytime, smoking is legal and cancer has multiple causes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
PAPER: Tough love for fat people: Tax their food to pay for healthcare... Jul 29, 2009
Passive smoking doesn't cause cancer - official By 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 Drudge Report)
* World News Quick Take Jul 11, 2009
Lawmakers passed a new law on Thursday banning public smoking indoors in a bid to curb some of the highest levels of passive smoking in Europe. The law bans lighting up in nearly all enclosed spaces. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Greece acts to stub out smoking Jul 1, 2009
Some 60% of the population is exposed to passive smoking in the workplace. Greek Health Minister Dimitris Avromopoulos has said the moment of truth has arrived, with the ban aiming to revolutionise people's outlook. (BBC News -- Europe)
A medical marvel, a Tour de Suisse triumph and a tribute to the "King of pop". Jun 27, 2009
Passive smoking, tax havens and joyful Klezmer music. LIVESTREAMS. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Smoke-free zone? Jun 17, 2009
Those of us in the medical profession, who see the results of passive smoking first hand, need to be ready to lead and make a convincing case. Only then can we hope that necessary measures are viewed not as the 'nanny state' but as 'common sense. (BBC News -- Health)
Smoking bans and illiterate beauty kings. Jun 6, 2009
Passive smoking, tax havens and joyful Klezmer music. Current affairs. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Health Minister pledges to push for passage of Tobacco Bill Jun 2, 2009
He enumerated the dangerous effects of passive smoking calling for an immediate action by the health Minister. Ms Sophia Twum-Barimah, Communications Officer of WHO on behalf of the Africa Regional office, said tobacco was responsible for the death of one in 10 adults worldwide with five million deaths occurring each year as a result of tobacco use. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mythili Bh'nurmath: Thank Ramadoss? May 31, 2009
It is equally a victory for the silent majority who, over the years suffered the ill-effects of passive smoking. And worse, saw precious taxpayer money being used to treat smoke-related diseases when the same money could have been spent on more needed interventions like vaccination, improved child nutrition and so on. (India Times)
Passive smoking, tax havens and joyful Klezmer music. May 30, 2009
Passive smoking, tax havens and joyful Klezmer music ... Passive smoking, tax havens and joyful Klezmer music. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Preventing Ear Infections In The Future: Delivering Vaccine Through The Skin May 24, 2009
The impact of passive smoking in the home on ear infections was reduced if the children also attended day. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Simple Color-changing Strip Can Be Quicker, Easier Way To Test For Gum Disease Apr 18, 2009
18, 1999) Passive smoking, implicated in middle-ear infections and asthma in children, also may be a major cause of periodontal disease in adult non-smokers, the first study to look at this relationship has. (June 9, 1998) Athletes who wear a nasal strip thinking it will increase their air intake and improve their performance are fooling themselves, a new study by exercise science researchers at the University at. (Science Daily)
Your Oral Health Is Connected To Your Overall Health Apr 12, 2009
18, 1999) Passive smoking, implicated in middle-ear infections and asthma in children, also may be a major cause of periodontal disease in adult non-smokers, the first study to look at this relationship has. . (Science Daily)
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)
* Fido, Tiddles, Polly join war on smoking }gl@d Feb 17, 2009
The paper says there is a lot of evidence that passive smoking is as bad for household animals as it is for humans, but many smoking pet-owners are unaware of this risk. Educational campaigns informing pet owners of the risks of (second-hand smoke) exposure for pets could motivate some owners to quit smoking, the study suggests. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Millions of passive smokers 'are at greater risk of Alzheimer's' Feb 15, 2009
The study shows a link between passive smoking and cognitive impairment, where people suffer memory loss and deteriorating mental abilities before dementia sets in ... Dr Llewellyn, a researcher at the Institute of Public Health, Cambridge University, said: 'Given that passive smoking is also linked to other serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke, smokers should avoid lighting up near anyone who doesn't smoke, not just children and babies. (Daily Mail)
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss Feb 15, 2009
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)
Study: Passive smoking ups dementia risk Feb 14, 2009
LONDON: Passive smoking appears to significantly raise a persons risk of dementia and other forms of cognitive problems, British and US researchers said on Friday. Their report published in the British Medical Journal found a 44% increased risk for people exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia Feb 14, 2009
"There is an association between cognitive function, which is often but not necessarily a precursor of dementia, and exposure to passive smoking," said lead researcher Iain Lang, a research fellow in the Public Health and Epidemiology Group at Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, England ... "We know that active smoking is bad -- being a smoker is bad for your health and increases your risk of Alzheimer's. This study suggests that this is the same for passive smoking," Lang said ... "We know that... (MEDLINEplus)
Second-hand Smoke May Cause Dementia Feb 14, 2009
He writes: "Emerging evidence suggests that parental smoking may impair childhood cognitive development. Later in life, second-hand smoke may cause cardiovascular disease and stroke, which are themselves linked to cognitive decline. Until now, however, the suspicion that passive smoking is bad for the adult brain had not been scientifically confirmed.". Eisner concludes by hoping that greater public awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke, especially awareness about a much feared... (Science Daily)
Second-hand smoke linked to dementia, study reveals Feb 13, 2009
Given that passive smoking is also linked to other serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke, smokers should avoid lighting up near non-smokers. The results join previous |research showing exposure to second-hand smoke can impair cognitive development in children and adolescents and a highly publicised anti-smoking campaign by the Health Promotion Agency. (Belfast Telegraph)
Passive smoking likely to cause depression Feb 13, 2009
London (IANS): Don't take passive smoking lightly or you could end up with impared thinking, sleeplessness, depression and clouded consciousness, according to the latest research. This is the first large-scale study to conclude that exposure to passive smoking could also lead to dementia and other neurological problems in adults. (Hindu)
Second-hand smoke increases dementia risk: research Feb 13, 2009
The University of Cambridge studied 5,000 non-smoking adults over the age of 50 and found a link between passive smoking and the risk of developing dementia. Scientists already know that smoking can increase the risk of dementia but this is the first study to show second hand smoke also poses a similar risk. (ABC Online)
Passive smoking leads to dementia Feb 13, 2009
Study ties passive smoking to dementia-Health-Health & Science-The Times of India ... Study ties passive smoking to dementia13 Feb 2009, 1001 hrs IST, REUTERS ... LONDON: Passive smoking appears to significantly raise a person's risk of dementia and other forms of cognitive problems, British and U.S. researchers said on Friday. (India Times, India)
Bill seeks to follow other states in banning public smoking statewide (1909) Feb 11, 2009
" Mac1974 wrote on Feb 9, 2009 6:23 AM:" CarolT said," Anti-smoker studies are all based on nothing but lifestyle questionnaires, so they've been cynically DESIGNED to falsely blame passive smoking for all those extra lung cancers that are really caused by HPV." ... " CarolT wrote on Feb 9, 2009 5:07 AM:" Anti-smoker studies are all based on nothing but lifestyle questionnaires, so they've been cynically DESIGNED to falsely blame passive smoking for all those extra lung cancers that are really... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Pets Join War On Smoking Feb 10, 2009
Pets join war on smoking Posted: 10 February 2009 0933 hrs. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Compromise would ban smoking in restaurants Feb 10, 2009
Passive smokers are more likely to have been exposed to this virus, so the anti-smokers' studies, which are all based on nothing but lifestyle questionnaires, have been cynically DESIGNED to falsely blame passive smoking for all those extra lung cancers that are really caused by HPV. ... The anti-smokers have committed the same type of fraud with every disease they blame on smoking and passive smoking, as well as ignoring other types of evidence that proves they are lying, such as the fact that... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Smokers more likely to quit for their pet's health than their own Feb 10, 2009
A survey of 3,300 pet owners found 28% of those who smoked would try to quit when told about the effects of passive smoking on their pets. Other research has found exposure to smoke is linked with some cancers and other health problems in cats and dogs. (BBC News -- Americas)
All those butts Feb 7, 2009
CarolT wrote on Jan 30, 2009 6:05 AM:" More than 50 studies show that human papillomaviruses cause over ten times more lung cancers than they pretend are caused by secondhand smoke. Passive smokers are more likely to have been exposed to this virus, so the anti-smokers' studies, which are all based on nothing but lifestyle questionnaires, have been cynically DESIGNED to falsely blame passive smoking for all those extra lung cancers that are really caused by HPV.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Drop in Second-Hand Smoke Deaths Predicted Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of deaths and heart attacks due to second-hand smoke exposure may fall by as much as 30 percent if current downward trends in passive smoking exposure continue, according to a new report. "Exposure to passive smoking has been reduced by 25 percent to 40 percent, and its burden has been reduced by 25 percent and 30 percent over the last 8-10 years, but the burden remains substantial," Dr. James M. Lightwood and colleagues write in the American Journal of... (MEDLINEplus)
