Professor Studies Costs of Secondhand Smoke Exposure on Children

Contact: Mary Davis, (207) 581-3163; George Manlove, (207) 581-3756ORONO, Maine — Children in Maine who are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke in homes, cars and other environments can suffer serious health problems, resulting in $8 million-$11.5 million a year in medical-related expenses, a University of Maine economist says.The study includes only the cost of illnesses read more Professor Studies Costs of Secondhand Smoke Exposure on Children