Tag Archives: secondhand smoke

The Cruelest Claim

I always thought that singling out secondhand smoke as a possible cause for SIDS was out of line – even in the overblown world of potential dangers of secondhand smoke. Doctors really don’t know what causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, … Continue reading

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Levels of the Legacy of Cigarette Smoke

First-Hand Smoke – Actual smoking Secondhand Smoke – Actually being exposed to first-hand smoke Third-Hand Smoke – Residue of secondhand smoke on clothing, furniture and walls Fourth-Hand Smoke – Sight of real people smoking outdoors or seeing a film, photograph … Continue reading

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The Big Durian

Well, now we know. Secondhand smoke outdoors is as dangerous as secondhand smoke indoors! New York City’s $18 billion mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has used such “research” in his justification for pushing a ban on smoking in the city’s nearly 2,000 … Continue reading

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This is Your Brain on Anti-Tobacco Propaganda

“Six hours of exposure to secondhand smoke,” the newspaper display ad stated, “is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes.” Big black letters said: “6 Hours = 1 Pack” Even those who have a pretty large aversion to the smell … Continue reading

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