Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure in selected public places (PM2.5 and air nicotine) and non-smoking employees (hair nicotine) in Ghana

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2011

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BMJ Publishing Group, London, GB

Abstract

Results of this study show that second hand tobacco smoke levels were unacceptably high in public places in Ghana where smoking is allowed, despite a relatively low-smoking prevalence in the country. This is one of the first studies to ascertain SHS and hair nicotine concentrations in Africa. Levels were comparable to those measured in American, Asian and European countries without or before smoking bans. Implementing a comprehensive smoke-free legislation that protects workers and customers from exposure to second hand smoke is needed in Ghana.

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TOBACCO, SMOKING, HEALTH HAZARDS, GHANA, TOBACCO CONTROL, DISEASE PREVENTION, PUBLIC HEALTH, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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