Passive smoking dangers and cancer risk review
A report on passive smoking outlines the gas and particle pollutants in tobacco smoke, including 60 carcinogens, and shows non-smokers face exposure from exhaled and sidestream smoke. Studies link long-term indoor exposure to reduced lung function and increased heart disease angina, with controversial links to lung cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Repace
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Wilbert Aronow
Omaha
Neb
Women smokers face higher cancer and heart risks than men
Dr. Lyon notes women who smoke have triple risk of cervical cancer and 17 times higher risk for cervical cancer in 20 to 30 age group. Lung disease and death from lung cancer rising among women, with 10 times higher smoker risk overall. Smoking during pregnancy linked to stillbirths, low birth weight, miscarriage, and prematurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repace
EPA
James White
Herman Froeb
Lyon
American Cancer Society
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Surgeon General
Pound Puppies Rise With Cabbage Patch Rivalry
FRANKLIN Ohio AP Pound Puppies created by Mike Bowling 36 a Ford retiree from Megadore Ohio emerge as fast selling velour dogs with adoption papers and outfits. Four breeds bulldog hound spaniel terrier. Bowling tours promotes pups and consults on a Hanna Barbera cartoon series as Tonka predicts 3 million sales by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Ohio
Franklin
Mike Bowling
Bowling
Megadore
Norheastern Ohio
Ford Motor Co
McDonald’s
Tonka Corp
Spring Park
Minn
Michelle
Angela
Hanna-Barbera
Some Smokers Quit As Health Concerns Grow
A trend away from smoking is rising among Americans aged 25 to 44. One third of those who smoked have quit, one third of men and one half of women have never smoked. The drop is strongest among the educated, with a 14 percent decline for some college occupants and only a 4 percent drop for those without high school completion.
Ex-smoker life shows simpler routines after quitting
This piece extols quitting smoking, noting safer habits and social ease without cigarettes. It highlights reduced anxiety about fires and running out, social acceptance, and the sense of control from choosing not to smoke. Glenn, a former smoker, shares pride in his change and encourages others to try again if they relapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
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University of California
San Diego
David Burns
Lawrence Garfinkel
John F. Banzhaf
Action On Smoking and Health
Toy Companies
howley-Bentley Jewelers
7Th Ave
Islation
Runt
BEC
Irs
Westdale
Iowa City
National Center For Health Star
La-Z-Boy
Kenwood
First Ave
S.E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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