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[Nevada] LETTER: Markgraf’s pro-smoking argument flawed

More than 1/3 of Mesquite’s workers are exposed daily to smoking related cancer-causing chemicals. This should not be a condition of employment. Both businesses and smokers have learned to avoid their responsibilities to others by shifting health-care co
Mesquite (NV) Local News
added Sep 27, 2012 16:20
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[Europe] First-hand smoke, second-hand smoke or electronic cigarettes

ESC Congress 2012 Press Conference
European Society of Cardiology
added Sep 2, 2012 14:12
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[Canada] The real cost of smoking tenants

The study, sponsored by smoking-cessation drug producer Pfizer Canada, canvassed 401 real estate agents and brokers for their take on selling properties where smoking routinely took place. Some 56 per cent of those real estate professionals said buyers a
Canadian Real Estate (ca)
added May 7, 2013 07:56
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LETTERS: Virtual smoking

you gave short shrift to the potential adverse effects of the nicotine vapour, organic compounds (propanediol, propanetriol, diacetin) and both fine and ultrafine particulates in the e-cigarette formulation that would doubtless be delivered to the deep lu
The Economist
added Apr 7, 2013 09:46
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[Florida] Protecting Renters From Secondhand Smoke

Although only 26 states currently have comprehensive smoke-free laws in affect, other states such as many of the southern states have communities which do have local smoke-free laws. There continues to be a push to make all 50 states in the United States
WFTV-Ch. 9 (Orlando, FL)
added Feb 6, 2013 19:14
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LETTER: Cliff Benes: Secondhand smoke — is it really so bad?

So what happened? Were we just supermen then? I'm positive my mother smoked all the way through my pregnancy. Maybe a doctor can give me and answer.
Redding (CA) Record-Searchlight
added Jan 28, 2013 17:30
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[UK] Passive smoking can damage your child's DNA

The study also found that the greater the number of cigarettes a child was exposed to, the greater the damage to DNA and production of other harmful chemicals. The study involved 54 children, half of whom were exposed to cigarette smoke and half were no
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Dec 17, 2012 06:29
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[Minnesota] NASH: Can you fire an employee for smelling like tobacco smoke?

Employers that are considering prohibiting employees from smelling of tobacco smoke while at work should do the following to minimize legal risks: 1. Articulate your needs. Explain­­ing why you prohibit third-hand smoke is the first step to creating a
Business Management Daily
added Nov 25, 2012 11:39
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[Texas] Sugar Land cigar shop center of smoking battle

The smell of smoke has become a point of serious contention outside a local cigar shop, and now that the property management has stepped in with a cigar smoking ban, the battle is heading to court.
KRTK TV ABC13 (Houston, TX)
added Aug 25, 2012 05:27
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VIDEO: Third-Hand Smoke a Danger to Kids

Now, the American Lung Association says those lingering fumes and chemicals can cause health problems to others near the smokers.
KTXL-TV FOX40 (Sacramento, CA)
added Aug 9, 2012 18:59
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