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Smoking banned at Houston public housing — January 24, 2014
City agency puts policy in force in all of its units The Houston Housing Authority has instituted a smoke-free policy intended to snuff out the consequences of direct or secondhand …
Secondhand smoke linked to kidsÔÇÖ hospital visits for asthma — January 20, 2014
Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to make repeat trips to the hospital for breathing problems. But researchers say asking parents about kids’ smoke exposure …
Secondhand smoke exposure contributes to elevated blood lead levels among youth — December 30, 2013
Trends in Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Blood Lead Levels Among Youths and Adults in the United States: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999,2008 Patricia A. Richter, PhD; Ellen …
Study: Smoke-free homes linked to more successful cessation — November 13, 2013
The effectiveness of cigarette price and smoke-free homes on low-income smokers in the United States. Vijayaraghavan M, Messer K, White MM, Pierce JP. SourceAll authors are with Cancer Prevention and …
Smoke-free housing slower to come to buildings that need it most — October 29, 2013
Second-hand smoke in low-income households where rates of asthma are nearly twice that of middle and high-income households, exacerbates asthma symptoms and contributes to other health conditions. The Manhattan Smoke-Free …
Smoke-Free Housing Info Session – Manhattan, November 13 — October 17, 2013
November 13 (6pm-8pm) “A Breath of Fresh Air: The Growing Trend of Smoke-Free Housing in Manhattan” The Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership and the NYC LGBT Center invite you to join us …
Case Study: Green Amenities — October 1, 2013
Remember when green living was considered a niche market? Today, its popularity has grown to include consumers who are interested in the health benefits of sustainable architecture in addition to …
Opinion: Smoke-free housing protects Harlem seniors — October 1, 2013
Recently, Hope Community, Inc. announced that it would protect the health of its most vulnerable population by adopting a smoke-free housing policy in the Carlos M. Rios Senior Residence. A …
Apartment complex will be smoke-free — September 16, 2013
Macedonia Plaza in Flushing hailed for decision; set to open in March With an eye to keeping tenants healthy, officials from the Macedonia Community Development Corp. announced last week that …
Many Kids With Asthma Live With Secondhand Smoke: CDC — August 8, 2013
Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke have more severe symptoms and more frequent outbreaks than other kids with asthma. Yet despite these health hazards, the rate of …