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Seminar on Air Quality and Health, 30 Nov 2021

11 November 2021

A new study has shown that secondhand smoke poses a health risk to those who work in casinos. highest payout australian online casino dealers had significantly higher cotinine levels than non-smokers in the United States. In addition, casino dealers had three times more asthma than the state's population. The study will measure the level of air pollution in casinos and non-smoking areas. It will also measure the health risks of people who work in casinos.

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