GASP White Papers
GASP researches and reviews data on emerging trends in tobacco control, resulting in white papers that serve as technical assistance. The following GASP white papers are on subjects that protect children from tobacco smoke exposure:
- Smoking Ban Outdoors White Paper discusses the benefits of creating 100% smokefree outdoor recreational environments to protect all people, including children. Reviews public health, environmental and cost benefits of outdoor smokefree parks, playgrounds, beaches and other recreational facilities. Includes supportive documentation and list of jurisdictions banning smoking in outdoor recreational areas. Go to GASP's Smokefree Outdoor Policies webpage for more information on the topic.
- Smoking Ban in Cars White Paper discusses the benefits of creating 100% smokefree vehicular environments for children. Includes supportive documentation and list of jurisdictions banning smoking in vehicles when children are present. [kh - this video and study were listed in the summary describing the sf cars white paper. Rather than list them here, they should be listed in the white paper. Are the video and journal article listed below located within our white paper on sf cars? Watch a video produced by Tobacco Free CA about secondhand smoke in cars. A study published June 21, 2010 in the European Journal of Public Health found the majority of U.S. smokers support bans (60%). Read the study abstract and an April 18, 2011 editorial in support of smokefree cars carrying kids.
- Protecting Foster/Resource Family Children White Paper discusses the importance of protecting foster/resource family children from tobacco smoke exposure in homes and cars. Includes supportive documentation and list of jurisdictions banning smoking in homes and vehicles where foster/resource family children are located.
Last update: 8/26/11