Genotoxicity of environmental tobacco smoke: a review.

doi:10.1016/j.mrrev.2004.06.004

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Genotoxicity of environmental tobacco smoke: a review.

Mutation research - 1 Nov 2004

Husgafvel-Pursiainen Kirsti

Abstract excerpt

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), or second-hand smoke, is a widespread contaminant of indoor air in environments where smoking is not prohibited. It is a significant source of exposure to a large number of substances known to be hazardous to human health. Numerous expert panels have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to classify involuntary smoking (or passive smoking) as carcinogenic to humans....

Topics

Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens
Chromosome Aberrations
DNA Damage
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Mutagens
Mutation
Polymorphism, Genetic
Pregnancy
Tobacco Smoke Pollution

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PMID: 15572289
DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2004.06.004

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