Secondhand Smoke Report
After introductions and a video-taped presentation, Surgeon General Richard Carmona announced his 670-page report, “The Health Consequences … read more
After introductions and a video-taped presentation, Surgeon General Richard Carmona announced his 670-page report, “The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke,” that condemns secondhand smoke as a health hazard. Topics included the tens of thousands of persons in the U.S. who die as a result of exposure to passive smoke, children who breathe secondhand smoke at home, the risks of heart disease and lung cancer, and banning smoking in public places. He also responded to reporters' questions. close
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