Is outdoor tobacco smoke really toxic?
Yes. Tobacco smoke contains over one hundred recognized toxic chemicals, hazardous air pollutants, or known carcinogens -- including benzene, arsenic, hydrogen cyanide, cadmium, 1,3-butadiene, and benzo-a-pyrene. In addition to being a strong irritant and potential annoyance, tobacco smoke can have adverse effects on the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
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
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