Accession Number:

ADA556421

Title:

Addressing the Challenges of a Smoke-Free U.S. Navy Submarine Force

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Yeo, Fred
• Long, Mark
• Williams, Larry
• McQuade, Joe

Report Date:

2011-01-24

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

Traditionally submarines have had a smoking space. A study conducted 2007-9 concluded nonsmokers are exposed to significant levels of environmental tobacco smoke, regardless of location on the submarine. In 2009, a working group was established to create a POAM with the deadline of 31 December 2010, at which time smoking would be banned below decks on deployed submarines. This briefing looks at Navys experience in preparing crews to deal with smoking ban on submarines.

Descriptors:

• *SUBMARINES
• *TOBACCO SMOKING
• NAVAL PERSONNEL
• SYMPOSIA

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE