The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General
June 27, 2006
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Press Release [En Español]
Remarks by Admiral John Agwunobi, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, at the Launch of the Report
Remarks by the Surgeon General at the Launch of the Report - Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS
Press Conference Webcast (Windows Media Player) (Real Player)
Executive Summary (PDF) – The executive summary version of the report is a technical publication that includes excerpts from the complete report. [434KB]
Full Report – The complete text of the report in sections. [PDFs]
Download the Report (PDF) as a single file [24.5 MB]
Secondhand Smoke: What It Means To You (PDF) - This booklet explains the report and how individuals can take action to improve their health. [11.6 MB] (En Espanol) [PDF 1.1 MB]
Fact Sheets:
What Is Secondhand Smoke?
6 Major Conclusions of the Surgeon General Report
Secondhand Smoke Is Toxic and Poisonous
There is No Risk-Free Level of Exposure
Children are Hurt by Secondhand Smoke
How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in the Home
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in the Workplace
29 Surgeon General's Reports on Smoking and Health, 1964-2006
Secondhand Smoke Posters
Involuntary Smoking Database - The database enables users to explore the data and studies supporting the conclusions in the report.Osteoporosis in the Family Video Link — (streaming video format) Video News Release and Transcript [HTML]
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Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)This U.S. Public Health Service clinical practice guideline issued in June 2000 contains evidence-based information on first-line pharmacologic therapies and counseling that help patients quit using tobacco.
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