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The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General
URL: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/

Description:
This scientific report "concludes that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent." Includes the full report, a summary, press releases, and links to related fact sheets and sites. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Publisher:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

LII Database Information:
Record 22009 created by Maria Brandt on 07/06/2006
Last modification on 07/11/2006
Published: 07/13/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22009