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The study, thought to be the first to assess levels of a nicotine byproduct known as cotinine in nonsmokers exposed to second-hand smoke outdoors, found levels up to 162 percent greater than in the control group.
Secondhand smoke contains several known carcinogens, and there may be no safe level of exposure.