An experimental investigation of tobacco smoke pollution in cars.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco smoke pollution (TSP) has been identified as a serious public health threat. Although the number of jurisdictions that prohibit smoking in public places has increased rapidly, just a few successful attempts have been made to pass similar laws prohibiting smoking in cars, where the cabin space may contribute to concentrated exposure. In particular, TSP constitutes a potentially serious health hazard to children because of prolonged exposure and their small size.

Methods

The present study investigated the levels of TSP in 18 cars via the measurement of fine respirable particles (<2.5 microns in diameter or PM(2.5)) under a variety of in vivo conditions. Car owners smoked a single cigarette in their cars in each of five controlled air-sampling conditions. E

SUBMITTER: Sendzik T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2688598 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature