Post by Resolution 1 on Oct 12, 2016 1:22:53 GMT
TITLE: Smoke-free Ride-sharing for Children
Whereas, second-hand and third-hand smoke exposures impose significant negative impact on pediatric health including respiratory infections, asthma exacerbations, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome; and
Whereas, although many states have legislation prohibiting smoking on public transportation (taxis, buses, trains, airplanes), no such policies exist for ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft; and
Whereas, the Academy’s 2015 policy statement, “Public Policy to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke,” recommends both legislative and educational interventions to promote smoke-free vehicles when children are present, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Academy support state and federal laws compelling ride-sharing services to institute strict non-smoking policies for drivers.
LEAD AUTHOR: Christine Thang, M.D.
Whereas, second-hand and third-hand smoke exposures impose significant negative impact on pediatric health including respiratory infections, asthma exacerbations, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome; and
Whereas, although many states have legislation prohibiting smoking on public transportation (taxis, buses, trains, airplanes), no such policies exist for ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft; and
Whereas, the Academy’s 2015 policy statement, “Public Policy to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke,” recommends both legislative and educational interventions to promote smoke-free vehicles when children are present, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Academy support state and federal laws compelling ride-sharing services to institute strict non-smoking policies for drivers.
LEAD AUTHOR: Christine Thang, M.D.
