New research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, supports the World Health Initiative’s efforts for a home smoking ban, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, hair nicotine concentrations were higher in children exposed to secondhand smoke at home, and the younger the children, the higher the concentration under the same level ... Jump to full article >>

Background: This paper presents an analysis of airborne nicotine measurements collected in 49 low-income, multi-family residences across the Greater Boston Area. Methods: Nicotine concentrations were determined using passive monitors placed in homes over one-week sampling periods and air exchange rates (AER) were sampled using the perflurocarbon tracer technique. Residents were administered a questionnaire about smoking behavior and a visual ins ... Jump to full article >>