A live discussion hosted by ABC News about thirdhand smoke with Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Director Dr. Georg Matt.

A live discussion hosted by ABC News about thirdhand smoke with Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Director Dr. Georg Matt.
Thirdhand smoke researcher Ashley Merianos talks about the negative health effects of second- and thirdhand smoke on children.
Kids Health, a nonprofit children’s health system founded in 1995, created a video to help parents understand the dangers of thirdhand smoke exposure–especially for kids. Watch their educational video.
In this video, researchers discuss how thirdhand smoke residue sticks to just about any surface.
Do you live in California and have medical conditions made worse by from tobacco smoke intrusion? If you live in multiunit housing, you may be able to get help from California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
A team at the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center examined home disclosure documents commonly used in San Diego to see how well they inform buyers about the smoking history of their potential home.
A recent study from San Diego State University suggests that nicotine on the hands of children is one of the most effective ways to measure children’s thirdhand smoke exposure over time and in different environments. In collaboration with colleagues at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the researchers
Over half of Americans who don’t smoke are exposed to tobacco, but only one-third are aware of it, according to a recent University of Florida study.
A recent study compared the effects of chemical residue from using electronically heated tobacco products to chemical residue from smoking on lung cells. It turns out that both kinds of chemical residue can damage lungs.
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Part of the California Thirdhand Smoke Research Consortium and funded by the California Tobacco Related Disease Research Program, TRDRP Grant # 28PT-0078H and TRDRP Grant # T32PT6244, the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center shares information and resources to protect Californians from exposure to persistent and toxic residue left behind by tobacco, electronic cigarette, and marijuana use.
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