Are your results relevant to other cities and towns?

Yes. We observed air pollution levels concurrently with the direct observation of active smoking at different smoker distances and wind speeds. Therefore, our results are generalizable to many other outdoor situations where people smoke. Our results can be used to reliably understand potential exposures to outdoor tobacco smoke pollution in typical locations in any city locale where people tend to congregate -- including parks, sidewalks, restaurants, etc. People in cities and towns around the world can benefit from the findings of our study.

Researchers

Dr. Wayne R. Ott - pioneer in the field of human exposure

Dr. Neil E. Klepeis - long-time secondhand smoke research scientist

James L. Repace - international secondhand smoke expert

Dr. Lance A. Wallace - pioneer in the field of human exposure

Links

U.S. Surgeon General - Report on health consequences of exposure to secondhand smoke

ETS Exposure and Outdoor ETS - California Air Resources Board info pages

ETS Documents and Notices - OEHAA California government site

Smoke Free Homes - USEPA federal government site

SimSmoke.Org - simulate exposure to tobacco smoke

ExposureScience.Org - research articles, reports, and software

ExposureAnalysis.Org - resources for students