Asthma Might be Linked to Grandma’s Smoking
WOOD - Second-hand smoke is known to trigger asthma and contribute to children missing school days. In addition, recent evidence indicates that mothers who smoked while pregnant may contribute to their children developing asthma. For the new study, the
Council delays smoking decision
Anderson Independent-Mail - We re banning something that is perfectly legal, she said. You get second-hand smoke from the back of cars, and you ve been around cars all your life. It s the same thing. If we re going to ban (smoke), let s ban it in houses and cars
INSIDE: Green Mill
MetroMix - If tobacco isn’t your cup of tea, or if second-hand smoke sends you into a snit, stay away. You’re probably not into jazz anyway. People: A mixture of true music aficionados, finger-snapping beatniks and trendseekers who come to see what all the
Salem delegate s smoking bill advances
Roanoke Times - Supporters of Bell’s bill said Griffith’s proposal would do nothing to protect workers from the perils of second-hand smoke. Griffith acknowledged that his bill would be considered “too modest” by some, but said it strikes a balance between
LETTER: Smoking ban talks were well-researched and open
Hutchinson Daily Leader - What s more, during the past five years more data has come out to reaffirm the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. The Surgeon General s report issued a few months ago stated the science is clear regarding secondhand smoke. In addition
Lung cancer - small cell
HealthCentral.com - Second-hand smoke increases the risk. Government surveys show that as many as 3,000 people each year develop lung cancer from second-hand smoke. High levels of pollution, radiation, and asbestos exposure may also increase risk. Lung cancer begins in
Culver proposes $5.7 billion budget
Des Moines Register - I support State Senator Matt McCoy’s public smoking ban as well - it is unfair to require any one - smoker or not- to be subjected to second hand smoke when there is well documented research on the dangers, especially for a paycheck. Go Culver!
Take A Stand Against Smoking
Daily News-Record - The evidence is undeniable, overwhelming and convincing. A large majority of Virginians are now non-smokers. The report of the U.S. Surgeon General in 2006 made it abundantly clear that there is “no acceptable level” of second-hand smoke. Statistics