Secondhand Smoke Causes Breast Cancer
Secondhand smoke can cause breast cancer. Scientists at an influential California agency have concluded that secondhand smoke causes Breast Cancer a finding that could have broad impact on cancer research and lead to even tougher anti-smoking regulations. Although recent studies have linked smoking to breast cancer, no major … [Read more...]
Women Who Smoke or Have Long-term Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Are More Than Twice as Likely to Develop Breast Cancer
Have more than twice the risk of developing breast cancer A Canadian study published in the International Journal of Cancer claims that women who smoke, or who have long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, have more than twice the risk of developing breast cancer in their childbearing years. Although a link between smoking and … [Read more...]
Study Places Price Tag for Secondhand Smoke at $10 Billion
The effects of secondhand smoke exposure. According to a recent study by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) the effects of secondhand smoke exposure are costing the U.S. about $10 billion dollars annually in medical bills, lost wages, and health-related services. These figures were determined through a careful review by the SOA and a … [Read more...]
California Declares Secondhand Smoke a Toxic Air Pollutant
Secondhand Smoke A Toxic Air Pollutant. California has always been one of the states in the forefront of advances in environmental awareness and consumer protection in the U.S. Although a number of its policies in this regard have been considered radical when first advocated or adopted, they often wind up being accepted by other … [Read more...]
