U. S. Surgeon General's Report, 2006

short summary of health information:

There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke; even a little smoke poses a risk.

Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease; people who are already ill are at especially high risk.

No technological methods - including separate areas for smoking, air cleaners, and increased ventilation - can eliminate the risk of secondhand smoke.

To see the Surgeon General's fact sheet on the Report, click here.

To see the sections of the report on casino workers, click here.

This page updated November 9, 2006