The body of research on the deadly effects of secondhand smoke continues to grow. For smokers and nonsmokers alike, there is no safe level of exposure.

Anti-tobacco legislation aimed at protecting the youngest, most vulnerable members of our society is taking hold in many parts of the world as well, and it's good to see. After all, if we don't watch out for our kids, who will? Big Tobacco? Not likely.

In the News:

Law Prohibiting Smoking in Cars Gets the OK in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci on Thursday signed into law a ban on smoking in any vehicle when children under 16 are present.

• Secondhand Smoke and Children

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban
ATLANTIC CITY - The nine-member Atlantic City Council voted unanimously yesterday to approve a controversial measure that would prohibit smoking on all casino floors for the first time in the seaside resort's 30-year history of gambling.

• Secondhand Smoke Facts

Russia Jumps on the Anti-Smoking Bandwagon
MOSCOW, April 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's lower house of parliament ratified on Friday a global convention against smoking, which the World Health Organization says kills 5 million people across the world annually.

• The Tobacco Epidemic

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