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Understanding Thirdhand Smoke
Ask This Old House (2020)
Nicotine by the numbers: Proposing reference levels for health risks from indoor thirdhand smoke
Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology (2026)

Study reveals alarming risks of thirdhand smoke for children
More than 90% of all children tested in a recent study showed evidence of tobacco smoke exposure, with highest levels

Research shows dangers of thirdhand smoke, lingering in home after cigarettes are out
ABC 7 featured Consortium affiliate Ashley Merianos, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati discussing the dangers of thirdhand smoke, especially

First Annual Tobacco and the Environment Symposium Poster Session
Watch the First Annual Tobacco and the Environment Symposium Poster Session recordings.

The Strait Times – Thirdhand Smoke: What Is It? How Harmful Can It Be?
The Strait Times interviewed Dr. Yvette Van Der Eijk about thirdhand smoke.

All About Thirdhand Smoke
Watch this video to learn what thirdhand smoke is, what it does, and what you can do about it.

Thirdhand Smoke Videos for Pacific Island Communities
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic,

Thirdhand Smoke Videos for Hispanic/Latino Communities
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic,

Innovations in Tobacco Control Lecture Series: Thirdhand Smoke
Dr. Georg Matt gave a guest lecture for the Tobacco Control Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public

Clearing the Air of Thirdhand Smoke
Check out how University of California Researchers are studying thirdhand smoke here.

San Diego State University Creates the Center for Tobacco and the Environment
KPBS covers the opening of SDSU’s Center for the Tobacco and the Environment.

Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke Whiteboard
A video from the California Youth Advocacy Network that reviews the dangers of second- and thirdhand smoke.

ABC News: Thirdhand Smoke Discussion with Dr. Georg Matt
A live discussion hosted by ABC News about thirdhand smoke with Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Director Dr. Georg Matt.
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An Interview with the Director
Listen or read this interview with Dr. Georg Matt, Professor at San Diego State University and Director of the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center.

The Science of Thirdhand Smoke – “The Science Of” Hosted by Students from the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
Listen to the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center team on “The Science Of” podcast.

Pet Chat Podcast Features Thirdhand Smoke Discussion
Listen to this episode of the Pet Chat podcast to learn how thirdhand smoke can harm your pets.

Smokefree Summer Listening: 10 Podcast Recommendations from the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center
The Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center has compiled 10 fantastic podcast episodes ranging from explanations of thirdhand smoke, to discussions with experts about how to eliminate tobacco use altogether. This page

Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre Cómo Protegerse y Proteger a Su Familia del Humo de Tercera Mano
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