John R. Garrison

John R. Garrison is chief executive of the American Lung Association, a voluntary health agency. In the following viewpoint, he argues that secondhand smoke, also called environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is harmful to nonsmokers. Scientific investigations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other sources have conclusively linked ETS with increased risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. Such hazards justify stronger smoking bans in public places, Garrison concludes.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many annual deaths does ETS cause among nonsmokers in the United States, according to Garrison?
2. What scientists and organizations does the author say have endorsed the 1993 EPA report on secondhand smoke?
3. According to Garrison, what are some of the effects of ETS on children"

The toxic effects of secondhand smoke...