While most individuals are exposed to these pollutants to some extent, some populations, such as those who live in low-income communities and rural areas, or on tribal lands, may be exposed to higher levels (30)(173)(174)(175)(176)(177)
If these labels do eventually become law, research suggests that they will decrease smoking, but the benefits may prove modest
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These gases absorb into walls, furniture, and soft furnishings over time, a phenomenon researchers call thirdhand smoke , which continues to off-gas long after the cigarette is extinguished
Novotny explained: "We are examining the leachates now to see if the chemicals can bioaccumulate and potentially enter the food chain