Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Incomplete Research or Author Bias?
2007
Response to Criticism of the 16 Cities Study
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Roger A. Jenkins
Conclusion
The 16 Cities Study is scientifically valid and its methodology sound, despite criticisms from other authors.
Supporting Evidence
- The 16 Cities Study is the largest study of personal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in the U.S.
- Seven peer-reviewed papers have been published from the 16 Cities Study.
Takeaway
The 16 Cities Study is a big research project about secondhand smoke, and the author believes it was done well, even if some people disagree.
Methodology
The study involved personal breathing zone air sampling across sixteen cities in the U.S.
Potential Biases
The author has connections to tobacco companies which may influence the interpretation of the study.
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