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Impact of waterpipe smoking on indoor air quality

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute
  • Augsburg College

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Abstract

The goal of this study was to validate a commonly used particle monitor for the measurement of exposure to waterpipe tobacco smoke. A series of controlled experiments determined a waterpipe-specific calibration factor for the TSI SidePak and then used this device to accurately measure particulate exposures in real-world waterpipe cafes. It was determined that these cafes had hazardous particle levels and that the likely source of the particles was the charcoal used as the waterpipe heat source. Indoor waterpipe smoking should therefore be considered when making policies to protect indoor air quality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713826514
StatePublished - 2018
Event15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Jul 22 2018Jul 27 2018

Publication series

Name15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018

Conference

Conference15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period07/22/1807/27/18

Keywords

  • Carbon monoxide
  • Charcoal
  • Hookah
  • Particulate matter
  • Tobacco smoke pollution

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