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Breathing easier at New York's public parks
April 9, 2012
Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State director of advocacy, American Cancer Society in response to smoking ban at swim and recreation areas at state parks
“Thousands who come to play or swim at New York State parks can now take a deep breath of fresh, clean air that’s free from secondhand tobacco smoke.
When families go to one of New York’s beautiful parks, they go to enjoy nature, and secondhand smoke is not natural. There is no safe level of exposure: the effects of repeated doses of secondhand smoke are cumulative and may not be seen until years later. Even small exposures to tobacco smoke can cause immediate distress for some people and, pound for pound, children are more susceptible to secondhand smoke than adults.
The American Cancer Society applauds Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey for protecting our children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke in areas where they swim and play."
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