FARMINGTON Hospital, network win major award
Central Maine Morning Sentinel, ME - Jan 18, 2006 in 2003, the community has seen over a 20 percent decline in smoking during pregnancy and postpartum as well as a drop in second-hand smoke exposure in the home
Most Canadian homes now smoke-free, poll finds
National Post, Canada - Jan 16, 2006 The survey found that about two-thirds (64 per cent) of respondents consider second-hand smoke to be a “very serious” health risk, while another 27 per cent
Second-Hand Smoke Poses Increased Risk of Respiratory Problems to
Newsinferno.com, NY - Dec 20, 2005 looked at tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, a gene associated with the body s inflammatory response to chemicals found in second-hand smoke ones like it.
Genes influence risk from second-hand smoke
Reuters.uk, UK - Dec 19, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children harboring a particular variant in the TNF gene who are exposed to second-hand smoke are at increased risk of frequent
Snuffed for good?
Bowling Green News, OH - Jan 10, 2006 But other University students argue that smoking and drinking go hand in hand at the bar scene, making second hand smoke come with the territory.
Idea suggested for total smoking ban
Whitecourt Star, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 fallouts, along with speaking with AADAC. Second-hand smoke is a known killer, she states. I don t think that anybody
‘Tis the Season to Take it Outside! Smoke-Free Homes and Cars
Region of Peel (press release), Canada - Dec 23, 2005 (Brampton) - With New Year’s resolutions ahead, ’tis the season to ensure one of those promises includes protecting others from exposure to second-hand smoke.
Smoking ban eyed for Veterans Mall
The Republican, MA - Jan 18, 2006 would go to a special fund, controlled by the mayor, and dispensed for maintenance of the mall and for public education about the hazards of second-hand smoke.