Is Third-Hand Smoke A Hazard?
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Is Third-Hand Smoke A Hazard?
Fri Jan 09 18:06:18 EST 2009
Some scientists say toxins from cigarette smoke can cling to furniture and clothing after the smoke wafts away, possibly posing a danger to infants and children. Jonathan Winickoff discusses his new paper on the public's perception of the risk of third-hand smoke. 
