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For heart attack survivors, exposure to ETS also results in a 33% decrease in peak exercise power. [Leone et a1., 1991] Five minutes of ETS exposure is equal to smoking one cigarette. Twenty minutes of ETS exposure does as much damage as smoking a pack a day. Twenty minutes of ETS exposure activates clot-forming platelets in non-smokers as much as smoking a pack a day would, increasing the chances of a heart attack or stroke. Thirty minutes of ETS exposure results in stiffened, clogged arteries. A half-hour of breathing ETS stiffens non-smokers arteries as much as smoking a pack a day would. Thirty minutes of breathing ETS also reduces the body?s ability to manage LDL cholesterol for several hours after exposure. Two hours of ETS exposure produces a greater risk of irregular heartbeat. Two hours of ETS exposure results in an increased heart rate as well as increased chances of developing an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) which could be fatal or could trigger a heart attack. [University of California, www.tobaccoscam.com] It is for the reasons I?ve noted above that the American Heart Association strongly encourages the Council to vote yes to pass Bill 224. Last year, Kahalu?u beach park in Kona went smoke-free, let?s do the same for the rest of island. Passing Hill 224, will make visiting all our parks and beaches more enjoyable. Please accept this as written testimony in support of this bill. Sincerely, Donald B. Weisman Hawaii Communications and Marketing/Government Affairs Director American Heart Association Hawaii Government Affairs Director Don Weisman Hawaii Government Affairs Director 677 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 600 Honolulu, HI 96813 2