Bibliography of Secondhand Smoke Ventilation Studies

unavailable. Wakefield, M.; Cameron, M.; Inglis, G.; Letcher, T.; Durkin, S., "Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms Among Casino, Club, and Office Workers in Victoria, Australia," Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine 47(7):698-703, July 2005. This study examined "the association between smoke-free policies, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) at work, and self-reported respiratory and sensory symptoms of workers." The study concluded, "Airconditioning interventions reduce, but fail to eliminate, exposure of hospitality workers to SHS. Such exposure is associated with measurable increases in the risk of respiratory symptoms." Travers, M.; Hyland, A., "Indiana Air Monitoring Study, December 2004 January 2005," Roswell Park Cancer Institute, April 2005. This study examined indoor air quality in hospitality venues in Bloomington, Indiana. The study found that indoor air pollution was 94% lower in the venues that were required to be smokefree, compared to those where smoking was permitted. Hahn, E.; Lee, K.; Okoli, C.T.C.; Troutman, A.; Powell, R.W., "Smoke-free laws and indoor air pollution in Lexington and Louisville," Louisville Medicine 52(9): 391+, February 2005. This study found, “...a significant improvement in air quality as a result of implementing a smokefree law. Repace, J,., "Estimated Mortality from Secondhand Smoke Among Club, Pub, Tavern, and Bar Workers in New South Wales, Australia," The Cancer Council New South Wales, April 2004. This study estimated mortality due to secondhand smoke exposure among bar workers in New South Wales, Australia, to be, “...more than 73 worker deaths per year among the 40,000 Club, Pub, Tavern, and Bar workers in New South Wales. This estimates deaths from lung cancer and heart disease only and includes nonsmokers and smokers. The estimated range for nonsmoking workers only (never-smokers and ex-smokers) is 18% less (over 59 deaths per year).”