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GSU to study attitudes about smoking in public

By Shelia Poole
Aug 31, 2015

Do you give the side eye to people who light up in public?

Well, take note:

Georgia State University's School of Public Health is part of a research project that is looking at the prevalence of smoking and attitudes toward second-hand smoke in Fulton County.

The project is in conjunction with the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. The school will receive $485,000 for the first year of work on the three-year project.

GSU will conduct surveys of public attitudes and behaviors related to smoking; assess air quality in restaurants and bars; and provide technical assistance and strategic planning to county health officials.

Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of serious, preventable disease in the U.S. Health consequences include cancer, heart disease and respiratory illnesses.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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