Journal article
Secondhand smoke exposure (PM2.5) in outdoor dining areas and its correlates
M Cameron, E Brennan, S Durkin, R Borland, MJ Travers, A Hyland, MJ Spittal, MA Wakefield
Tobacco Control | Published : 2010
Abstract
Background This study assessed the magnitude of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure when people smoke in outdoor dining areas and explored conditions influencing exposure levels. Methods Data were gathered from 69 outdoor dining areas in Melbourne, Australia, during April/May 2007. Sitting at tables within 1 metre of an active smoker, the authors measured the concentration of particulate pollution (PM2.5) using TSI SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitors. PM2.5 data were recorded by the monitor at 30-second intervals, and data were collected over an average of 25.8 minutes per venue. Information was collected about the presence of overhead coverings and the number of patrons and lit cigarettes. Result..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by Quit Victoria, Cancer Council Victoria and the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute. The funding bodies did not play any part in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the article; or in the decision to submit the article for publication.