Smoke-related chemical discovered in the atmosphere could have health implications
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 20:30
in Health & Medicine
Cigarette smoking, forest fires and woodburning can release a chemical that may be at least partly responsible for human health problems related to smoke exposure, according to a new study. "We found isocyanic acid in a number of places, from air in downtown Los Angeles and air downwind of a Colorado wildfire, to cigarette smoke," said the lead author.