The Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center was busy this summer! Members of the Center traveled around the United States to discuss the toxic legacy of indoor and outdoor tobacco pollution. Explore this story map by clicking “Start Exploring” below, and then click the gray arrow to read more about our travels.
You can remove thirdhand smoke from some objects – but some surfaces are tougher to tackle.
A recent study by Zaman and colleagues at Louisiana State University found that thirdhand vape residue may interfere with lung development at an early age.
To buy a house free of thirdhand smoke pollution, make sure no previous residents smoked in the home.
Before you “sign on the dotted line,” take these steps to help you determine whether or not a prior owner allowed smoking inside the vehicle.
The Short Answer Thirdhand smoke is the chemicals left behind when someone smokes tobacco. Thirdhand smoke is unhealthy for people and pets. It can
It’s more than just cigarettes — all tobacco products leave behind a thirdhand chemical residue.
Scientists use four main lines of research to study the health risks of thirdhand smoke.
You can remove thirdhand smoke from some objects – but some surfaces are tougher to tackle.
A recent study by Zaman and colleagues at Louisiana State University found that thirdhand vape residue may interfere with lung development at an early age.
If you smell stale tobacco smoke, thirdhand smoke is in the air.
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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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