Active smoking prevalence among men in many countries exceeds 50 percent. Past experience has shown that as active smoking increases, so does involuntary exposure to SHS. The main objective of this project is to assess exposures of women and children to SHS in a set of countries throughout the world using a common protocol.
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In addition to being annoying and irritating for nonsmoking clients, exposure to tobacco smoke in bars and nightclubs represents a significant occupational health risk for workers in the hospitability industry. Studies show that the average exposure in bars and nightclubs is significantly higher than in other places where the public spends time. The main objective of this project is to assess exposures of bar and nightclub employees to SHS in a set of countries throughout the world using a common protocol.
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The objective of this project was to develop a surveillance method for assessing secondhand smoke in public places in Latin American countries in order to support smoke-free policies and programs to reduce passive smoking in the region.
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Passive smoking remains widespread in China, with women and children constituting the largest exposed population, given the predominance of smoking among men. Preliminary data from this study found 57 percent of males and 3 percent of females smoking. Secondhand smoke exposure also remains a serious problem in public places, such as government buildings, public transportation, restaurants and schools. Airborne nicotine was detected in 91 percent of locations sampled in the study.
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The FAMRI Center of Excellence was created in 2005 to support the work of a large number of investigators at Johns Hopkins who are funded by the Flight Attendants Medical Research Institute (FAMRI).
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Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) has adverse health effects for both children and adults. Southern European countries have not had the same level of ETS control measures as other western countries. The purpose of this study was to assess current ETS exposure in several locations in Barcelona. The results of this study are intended to raise awareness of involuntary exposure to ETS and the need to enforce compliance with legislation. Such legislation already exists in Catalonia, affecting the public transport system, health and education centers, and large department stores where smoking is not allowed except in designated areas.
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