Outdoor Tobacco Smoke Study
In this booklet, we answer some common questions about the recent STANFORD OUTDOOR TOBACCO SMOKE STUDY.
See the Press Release and the Download Page.
Also read a memo clarifying the study findings for outdoor dining areas.
The results of this study are presented in an article entitled "Real-Time Measurement of Outdoor Tobacco Smoke Particles", published in the May 2007 issue of the Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association. The article authors are Neil Klepeis, Wayne Ott, and Paul Switzer of Stanford University.
This study is the first published in-depth investigation of air pollution levels arising from outdoor smoking activity. The main finding is that levels of outdoor air pollution exposure can be substantial near an active smoker.
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