Why is this research important? Who will use the results?
The results of our study are important to the public, who may wish to understand the level of their exposure near outdoor smokers, and to policy makers, who are considering bans on outdoor smoking in different locations. Knowledge of the levels of air pollution caused by smoking can solidify the hazardous nature of outdoor smoking in people's minds and help them to understand its potential risks.
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