ASH Research Reports
ASH Research reports are detailed examinations of the latest evidence on a range of health topics.
ASH Research Report: Asthma and smoking (Purchase Hard Copy £4.00)
This Research Report examines asthma and smoking: the causes and the consequences.ASH Research Report: Secondhand Smoke (Purchase Hard Copy £3.00)
This Research Report examines the scientific knowledge and health effects of exposure to secondhand smoke.
ASH Research Report: Impact of Secondhand smoke on Children (Purchase Hard Copy £5.00)
Although children's exposure to secondhand smoke in the UK has fallen, around 4 million people still smoke in the presence of children. Educational campaigns are needed to raise awareness of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke on children.ASH Research Report: Smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (Purchase Hard Copy £5.00)
This research reports reviews the health consequences of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and reveals that quitting smoking is the best form of treatment. PAD is a type of vascular disease that affects the arteries. Smoking is the most important preventable risk factor for peripheral arterial disease and smokers have a 10-16 times greater risk of developing PAD than people who have never smoked.
Latest Archived Items - access the rest of the archive here
ASH Research Report: Asthma and Smoking 2001
2001: There is now sufficient evidence to show that exposure to tobacco smoke increases asthma symptoms and attacks for both smokers and non-smokers. This briefing reviews the evidence, particularly the link between asthma and passive smoking.
ASH Research Report: Tobacco and Oral Health
This Research Report provides an overview of the health impact that smoking and chewing tobacco has on oral health.ASH Research Report: Meningococcal disease
This research report outlines the risks of meningococcal disease and links to smoking
