passive smoking

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As one meta-analysis of research data found in 1998, "the only factor associated with concluding that passive smoking is not harmful was whether an author was affiliated with the tobacco industry."

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2021

At least there is strong scientific evidence that passive smoking equates to actual, in some cases deadly, harm.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2018

“No clear link between passive smoking and lung cancer,” read a 2013 headline in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, hardly a pro-tobacco publication.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2017

Regarding chronic bronchitis, although the role of active smoking is undeniable, that of passive smoking is yet to be proven.

From Time • Jun. 3, 2013

The aim was to reduce passive smoking, or exposure to secondhand smoke, which is known to be harmful.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2012