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New Surgeon General's Report on Secondhand Smoke to be ReleasedFor Tuesday, June 27, 2006 WHO: Vice Admiral Richard Carmona, US Surgeon General WHAT: Surgeon General Carmona will host a press conference to release the new Surgeon General's Report on the Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke. Twenty years ago, the first Surgeon General's report on secondhand smoke created greater awareness across the country about the exposure of nonsmokers to tobacco smoke. The new report to be released June 27 provides a fresh perspective on the best available science in this area to better inform policymakers, health professionals, and the public at large.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. (ET) on June 27, 2006 To confirm attendance, please RSVP at www.sgsecondhandsmokereport.org by June 26th.
WHERE: The Great Hall CONTACT: HHS Press Office EDITOR'S NOTE: The Surgeon General will also present a video that features nonsmokers who have been affected by secondhand smoke. Many of the people profiled in the video will be in attendance and available for media interviews after the press conference.
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