| Why
Be Concerned About Secondhand Smoke? |
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years Americans have been concerned about the health
effects of smoking cigarettes. In recent years that
concern has also focused on second hand smoke- the smoke
that comes from the burning end of tobacco and exhaled
smoke from smokers. The information below is designed
to help Utahns become aware of the health impact of
second hand smoke and resources available to avoid exposure.
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| Health
Effects of Secondhand Smoke |
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Health
Effects of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke: The
Report of the California Environmental Protection Agency
National Cancer Institute publication that reports on
various health effects caused by exposure to secondhand
smoke (SHS).
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The
Facts About Secondhand Smoke
A brief overview of the secondhand smoke effects developed
by the American Cancer Society.
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The
Health Effects of Passive Smoking - A Scientific Information
Paper
Australian National Health And Medical Research Council
Report (1997) that provides an extensive review of evidence
published in peer-reviewed scientific journals linking
passive smoking to disease
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Secondhand
Smoke
Secondhand smoke (SHS) links on MedlinePlus, the world's
largest medical library. Produced by the National Library
of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
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Secondhand
Smoke: The Science
Americans for Nonsmoker's Rights secondhand smoke fact
sheet.
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Second
Hand Tobacco Smoke and Children
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck
Surgery, Inc. information that addresses the specific
health problems associated with children and second hand
smoke.
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Setting
the Record Straight: Secondhand Smoke is a Preventable
Health Risk
U.S Environmental Protection Agency site that provides
detailed information about the health risks associated
with secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure.
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Substance
Profiles- Tobacco Related Exposures
Section of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
National Toxicology Program 11th Report on Carcinogens(2004)
identifying environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke)
as a "known human carcinogen" (cancer causing
substance, agent, or mixture).
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Bibliography
of Secondhand Smoke Studies
An extensive bibliography of over 300 studies on the
health impact of secondhand smoke compiled by the Americans
for Nonsmoker's Rights.
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| In
the Home |
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The
ABC's of ETS
Describes why children are at particular lists and gives
tips to avoid exposing them to second hand smoke.
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| Utah
Smoke-Free Apartment and Condominium Guide |
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Utah
Smoke-Free Apartment and Condominium Guide
The Utah Smoke-Free Apartment and Condominium Guide
is designed to promote smoke-free housing for Utahns.
The Guide contains information for apartment and condominium
owners and managers as well as those seeking housing
that is smoke-free.
The Guide also contains a statewide smoke-free housing
directory which can be accessed by going to:
Utah Smoke-Free Apartment and Condominium Guide- Statewide
Directory
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| At
the Work Place |
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Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act Business Guide
The Guide is designed to help business owners and building
operators understand Utah Clean Air Act requirements
and resources available to help them comply.
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Sign
Requirements
Describes requirements for signs that must be posted at
places covered by the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act.
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Impact
of Ordinances on Businesses
Link to a summary of studies on the impact of smoke-free
policies on businesses compiled by the Oregon Tobacco
Prevention and Control Program.
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| Laws
& Regulations |
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Statute-Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act
The current Utah Indoor Clean Air Act as passed by the
Utah State Legislature.
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Rule-Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act
The rule for the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act.
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Second
Hand Smoke Amendments
The Amendments apply to tobacco smoke that drifts into
residential units.
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| How
to Report a Violation of the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act |
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Procedure
for reporting a violation of the Utah Indoor Clean Air
Act
Explains basic information needed to report a violation
and who to contact.
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| Developing
Smoke-Free Policies |
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Utah
Secondhand Smoke Policy Implementation Guide
The guide is a resource for local health departments,
community agencies, and other tobacco prevention partners
interested in implementing secondhand smoke (SHS) policies.
The guide is divided into worksite, multiple dwelling
unit, home, health care setting, and outdoor venue sections.
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| Resources |
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Utah
Tobacco Cessation Resource Directory
A statewide listing of tobacco cessation resources.
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State,
local, national, and other contacts
State, local, and national contacts that can help meet
Utah Indoor Clean Air Act requirements and to help educate
people about the harmful effects of second hand smoke.
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| Helpful
Links |
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Preventing
Exposure to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke
Tips on how to prevent being exposed to secondhand smoke
(SHS) developed by the Office of Tobacco Use Prevention,
Oklahoma Department of Health, 2002.
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Secondhand
Smoke: Protect Yourself From the Dangers
Mayo Clinic recommendations for avoiding secondhand smoke.
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Smoke
Free Homes
Lists actions that can be taken to protect others in
your household from being exposed to secondhand smoke.
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