A study in the Journal of Thoracic Disease found that PM2.5 can reach deep into your lungs, damage the air sacs (alveoli), and weaken lung function
In addition, the Denver Metro Scientific and Cultural Facilities Board put a sales-and-use tax measure on ballots in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas (except Castle Rock and Larkspur) and Jefferson counties
Many studies have shown that high performance particle filters are effective at reducing indoor concentrations of fine particulate matter during smoke events, with measured reductions in particle counts ranging from 61-85% with the short-term use (12-hour test periods) in dwellings with wood burning stoves [15]
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A driver who smokes may also be able to recover compensation in Iowa if they get into an accident caused by another's negligence
Recently, the use of e-cigarettes has been rising among adults and adolescents, so subsequent studies should consider e-cigarettes when assessing SHS