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Introduction Thirdhand smoke (THS) consists of residual tobacco smoke chemicals that persist in the environment (Matt et al., 2011). If non-smokers encounter THS, they can be exposed to tobacco-related chemicals that are still present even after the smoking has ceased (Matt et al., 2011). There is undeniable evidence that involuntary smoking is harmful to nonsmokers….

Introduction Tobacco usage takes millions of lives annually worldwide with 488,000 deaths annually in the US alone. The healthcare cost of tobacco usage is estimated at $300 billion dollars annually (Dennis 2015). The number of smokers in the world are expected to rise to 1.8 billion by 2020. Although people know the health risks of…

In the city of Chicago, foam to-go boxes could be banned, and single-use plastics could be restricted at Chicago restaurants under a municipal ordinance proposed aimed at reducing plastic pollution. The “Plastic-Free Water” ordinance introduced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Finance Committee Chairman, Scott Waguespack, would give restaurants carryouts and to-go orders until Jan. 1, 2021,…

The automobiles that we travel in everyday play a vital role in our lives. They get us around from one place to another on a daily basis. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA 2010) many studies show that exhaust emissions from these vehicles are the number one air pollutant in the United States. Air…

IntroductionIn this lab I observed the burning of a candle very closely. I found out that the candle needs oxygen to burn, that it produces carbon dioxide similar to the way that my body produces carbon dioxide, and that a candle produces water as a second waste product. I learned that if I hold an…

According to Dictionary.com cigarettes means a cylindrical rolls of finely cut tobacco cured for smoking, considerably smaller than most cigars and usually wrapped in thin white paper. Smoking cigarettes should be banned. There is no reconciliation for someone who smokes. They are playing a serious game with life, every time one takes a puff of…

Abstract Environment greatly influences public health. Health environment enhances public health. Therefore there is a need to enhance good environment. Policy makers, public and other stake holders need to corporate to ensure good environment that will ensure public health. This paper discusses this issues and analysis articles on environmental issues and public health interaction. Recommendation…

Marketing Case Study Bhavsar’s herbal smoking device – Nirdosh Introduction: The idea behind “Nirdosh” , a unique non-tobacco smoking device, was envisioned by Mr. Natwarlal Bhavsar. Mr. Natwarlal inherited a family business of making and marketing bidis. This family business was run under the brand name of Maans Products. Nirdosh was prepared by rolling herbs…