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[Second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality venues in Barcelona: measurement of respirable particles].
Gac Sanit. 2011 May-Jun; 25(3):220-3.GS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

To quantify the concentration of respirable particles equal to or smaller than 2.5μm (PM(2.5)) as a marker of second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in a sample of hospitality venues in Barcelona 2 years after the Spanish smoking law came into effect.

METHODS

We performed a cross-sectional descriptive study from October to December 2007. The study population consisted of 40 hospitality venues in Barcelona selected by a random route sampling, with representation of the different types of smoking regulation included in the law (smoking allowed, smoking ban and venues with smoking areas). SHS levels were quantified by measuring PM(2.5) concentrations, which were measured using a laser photometer (Side Pack AM 510 Personal Aerosol Monitor). The measurements were carried out for 5 minutes outside the venue and for 30 minutes inside the venue. In addition, observational variables related to the characteristics of the venue and signs of tobacco consumption were recorded.

RESULTS

The concentration of PM(2.5) in venues where smoking was still allowed was five times higher than that in venues where smoking was banned (182μg/m(3) and 34μg/m(3), respectively) and exceeded the concentration established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as harmful (35μg/m(3)). However, in venues where smoking was banned, the concentration was lower than the EPA standard and there were no significant differences with the outdoor PM(2.5) concentration.

CONCLUSIONS

Two years after the introduction of the Spanish smoking law, SHS exposure in venues where smoking was allowed was q still very high, representing a significant health risk for hospitality workers.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Villarroel N
Servicio de Evaluación y Métodos de Intervención, Agència de Salud Pública de Barcelona, España.
López MJ
No affiliation info available
Sánchez-Martínez F
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Fernández E
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Nebot M
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MeSH

Air Pollution, IndoorCross-Sectional StudiesHumansNephelometry and TurbidimetryParticle SizeParticulate MatterRandom AllocationRestaurantsSampling StudiesSpainTobacco Smoke PollutionUrban Health

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

spa

PubMed ID

21339029

Citation

Villarroel, Nazmy, et al. "[Second-hand Smoke Exposure in Hospitality Venues in Barcelona: Measurement of Respirable Particles]." Gaceta Sanitaria, vol. 25, no. 3, 2011, pp. 220-3.
Villarroel N, López MJ, Sánchez-Martínez F, et al. [Second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality venues in Barcelona: measurement of respirable particles]. Gac Sanit. 2011;25(3):220-3.
Villarroel, N., López, M. J., Sánchez-Martínez, F., Fernández, E., & Nebot, M. (2011). [Second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality venues in Barcelona: measurement of respirable particles]. Gaceta Sanitaria, 25(3), 220-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2010.11.009
Villarroel N, et al. [Second-hand Smoke Exposure in Hospitality Venues in Barcelona: Measurement of Respirable Particles]. Gac Sanit. 2011 May-Jun;25(3):220-3. PubMed PMID: 21339029.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality venues in Barcelona: measurement of respirable particles]. AU - Villarroel,Nazmy, AU - López,María José, AU - Sánchez-Martínez,Francesca, AU - Fernández,Esteve, AU - Nebot,Manel, Y1 - 2011/02/20/ PY - 2010/07/30/received PY - 2010/11/03/revised PY - 2010/11/07/accepted PY - 2011/2/23/entrez PY - 2011/2/23/pubmed PY - 2011/10/4/medline SP - 220 EP - 3 JF - Gaceta sanitaria JO - Gac Sanit VL - 25 IS - 3 N2 - OBJECTIVES: To quantify the concentration of respirable particles equal to or smaller than 2.5μm (PM(2.5)) as a marker of second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in a sample of hospitality venues in Barcelona 2 years after the Spanish smoking law came into effect. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional descriptive study from October to December 2007. The study population consisted of 40 hospitality venues in Barcelona selected by a random route sampling, with representation of the different types of smoking regulation included in the law (smoking allowed, smoking ban and venues with smoking areas). SHS levels were quantified by measuring PM(2.5) concentrations, which were measured using a laser photometer (Side Pack AM 510 Personal Aerosol Monitor). The measurements were carried out for 5 minutes outside the venue and for 30 minutes inside the venue. In addition, observational variables related to the characteristics of the venue and signs of tobacco consumption were recorded. RESULTS: The concentration of PM(2.5) in venues where smoking was still allowed was five times higher than that in venues where smoking was banned (182μg/m(3) and 34μg/m(3), respectively) and exceeded the concentration established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as harmful (35μg/m(3)). However, in venues where smoking was banned, the concentration was lower than the EPA standard and there were no significant differences with the outdoor PM(2.5) concentration. CONCLUSIONS: Two years after the introduction of the Spanish smoking law, SHS exposure in venues where smoking was allowed was q still very high, representing a significant health risk for hospitality workers. SN - 1578-1283 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/21339029/[Second_hand_smoke_exposure_in_hospitality_venues_in_Barcelona:_measurement_of_respirable_particles]_ L2 - http://www.elsevier.es/en/linksolver/ft/pii/S0213-9111(10)00327-4 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -