7 million premature deaths annually linked to air pollution – 2012 In new estimates released today, WHO reports that in 2012 around 7 million people died – one in eight of total global deaths – as a result of air pollution exposure. This finding more than doubles previous estimates and confirms that air pollution isContinue reading “7 million premature deaths annually linked to air pollution – 2012”
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Thirdhand smoke consists of residual tobacco smoke pollutants that remain in the house
Thirdhand smoke consists of residual tobacco smoke pollutants that 1) remain on surfaces and in dust after tobacco has been smoked, 2) are re-emitted back into the gas phase, or 3) react with oxidants and other compounds in the environment to yield secondary … Michael Siegel of Boston University School of Public Health believes oneContinue reading “Thirdhand smoke consists of residual tobacco smoke pollutants that remain in the house”