Title: Thirdhand Smoke: State of the Science and a Call for Policy Expansion.
Authors: NORTHRUP, THOMAS F.; JACOB III, PEYTON; BENOWITZ, NEAL L.; EUNHA HOH; QUINTANA, PENELOPE J. E.; HOVELL, MELBOURNE F.; MATT, GEORG E.; STOTTS, ANGELA L.
Abstract: The authors present an overview of thirdhand smoke (THS) in the U.S. and presents arguments on why it should be considered in the development of smoke-free policies to reduce tobacco-related morbidity. Topics include how THS residue is formed, concerns regarding THS in terms of its ability to form new toxicants and carcinogens such as carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs), and suggestions for research on the harmful effects of THS exposure and its reduction.
Subjects: AGE distribution; PASSIVE smoking; POLLUTANTS
Publication: Public Health Reports, 2016, Vol 131, Issue 2, p233
ISSN: 0033-3549
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1177/003335491613100206

Thirdhand Smoke: State of the Science and a Call for Policy Expansion.

NORTHRUP, THOMAS F.; JACOB III, PEYTON; BENOWITZ, NEAL L.; EUNHA HOH; QUINTANA, PENELOPE J. E.; HOVELL, MELBOURNE F.; MATT, GEORG E.; STOTTS, ANGELA L.