Table 3 The levels of air nicotine in different building categories
From: Assessment of nicotine for second hand smoke exposure in some public places in Romania by UPLC-MS
Building category | No. of buildings in the category | Median concentration* (ng · L-1) | Low (ng · L-1) | High (ng · L-1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
High schools (corridor) | 8 | 7.4 | 3 | 12 |
Universities (corridor) | 5 | 23.0 | 17 | 35 |
Hospitals (waiting room) | 6 | 15.7 | 8 | 27 |
Pubs (smoking) | 32 | 591.1 | 144 | 988 |
Pubs (nonsmoking) | 22 | 32.1 | 8 | 85 |
Restaurants (smoking) | 23 | 509.3 | 169 | 897 |
Restaurants (nonsmoking) | 11 | 19.5 | 4 | 65 |