secondhand smoke

Smoke-free outdoor laws have growing public support

Growing public support for Canada and America’s smoke-free outdoor laws has been shown in a recent study. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Otago (New Zealand) and the University of Alberta (Canada). A key finding from the study is that the public welcomes smoke-free outdoor laws – specifically on ...click here to read more

Second Hand Smoke – The Gender Effect

It has always been an issue, but it’s affecting girls more… The research from the Epidemiologists with UC’s Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study has found that children exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke are at a much greater risk of decreased lung function by the age of 7 (compared to children who ...click here to read more