An experimental investigation of tobacco smoke pollution in cars

Introduction Tobacco smoke pollution (TSP) has been identified as a serious public health threat. Although the number of jurisdictions that prohibit smoking in public places has increased rapidly, just a few successful attempts have been made to pass similar laws prohibiting smoking in cars, where t...

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Published in:Nicotine & tobacco research 2009-06, Vol.11 (6), p.627-634
Main Authors: Sendzik, Taryn, Fong, Geoffrey T., Travers, Mark J., Hyland, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Air Movements
Air Pollutants - analysis
Air Pollution, Indoor - analysis
Automobiles
Canada
Child
Child Welfare
Environmental Monitoring - methods
Humans
Inhalation Exposure - analysis
Inhalation Exposure - prevention & control
Risk Assessment
Tobacco Smoke Pollution - analysis
Tobacco Smoke Pollution - prevention & control
Ventilation - methods
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Summary:Introduction Tobacco smoke pollution (TSP) has been identified as a serious public health threat. Although the number of jurisdictions that prohibit smoking in public places has increased rapidly, just a few successful attempts have been made to pass similar laws prohibiting smoking in cars, where the cabin space may contribute to concentrated exposure. In particular, TSP constitutes a potentially serious health hazard to children because of prolonged exposure and their small size. Methods The present study investigated the levels of TSP in 18 cars via the measurement of fine respirable particles (
ISSN:1462-2203
1469-994X
DOI:10.1093/ntr/ntp019