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Biomarkers of secondhand smoke exposure in automobiles [PDF]

Tobacco Control, 2013
The objectives of this study were: (1) to characterise the exposure of non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) in a vehicle using biomarkers, (2) to describe the time course of the biomarkers over 24 h, and (3) to examine the relationship between tobacco biomarkers and airborne concentrations of SHS markers.Eight non-smokers were individually ...
Jones, Ian A, St.Helen, Gideon, Meyers, Matthew J, Dempsey, Delia A, Havel, Christopher, Jacob, Peyton, Northcross, Amanda, Hammond, S Katharine, Benowitz, Neal L   +8 more
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Global trends in the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure among adolescents aged 12–16 years from 1999 to 2018: an analysis of repeated cross-sectional surveys

The Lancet Global Health, 2021
Summary: Background: Secondhand smoke exposure can cause morbidity and premature mortality. However, the global prevalence of, and trends in, secondhand smoke exposure among adolescents are poorly documented.
Chuanwei Ma, MSc, Emerald G Heiland, PhD, Zilin Li, BSc, Min Zhao, PhD, Yajun Liang, PhD, Bo Xi, PhD   +5 more
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Association between exposure to secondhand smoking at home and tooth loss in Japan: A cross-sectional analysis of data from the 2016 National Health and Nutrition Survey

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2021
Introduction Tooth loss affects oral health and physical and social functions. With widespread population aging, its prevalence is increasing. Secondhand smoking is a risk factor for oral diseases; however, in Japan, there are currently no regulations ...
Yuko Inoue, Takashi Zaitsu, Oshiro Akiko, Miho Ishimaru, Kento Taira, Hideto Takahashi, Jun Aida, Nanako Tamiya   +7 more
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Environmental monitoring of secondhand smoke exposure [PDF]

Tobacco Control, 2012
The complex composition of secondhand smoke (SHS) provides a range of constituents that can be measured in environmental samples (air, dust and on surfaces) and therefore used to assess non-smokers' exposure to tobacco smoke. Monitoring SHS exposure (SHSe) in indoor environments provides useful information on the extent and consequences of SHSe ...
Apelberg, Benjamin J, Hepp, Lisa M, Avila-Tang, Erika, Gundel, Lara, Hammond, S Katharine, Hovell, Melbourne F, Hyland, Andrew, Klepeis, Neil E, Madsen, Camille C, Navas-Acien, Ana, Repace, James, Samet, Jonathan M, Breysse, Patrick N   +12 more
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Gender differences in first and secondhand smoke exposure, spirometric lung function and cardiometabolic health in the old order Amish: A novel population without female smoking. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
Due to their relatively homogeneous lifestyle and living environment, the Amish offer a novel opportunity to study the health associations of tobacco smoke exposure, particularly secondhand smoke.
Robert M Reed, Mark T Dransfield, Michael Eberlein, Michael Miller, Giora Netzer, Mary Pavlovich, Toni I Pollin, Steven M Scharf, Alan R Shuldiner, Don Sin, Braxton D Mitchell   +10 more
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Secondhand smoking exposure and quality of life among pregnant and postnatal women: a network approach

BMJ Open, 2022
Objective This study examined the prevalence of exposure to secondhand smoke, its correlates and its association with quality of life (QOL) among pregnant and postnatal Chinese women.Design This was a multicentre, cross-sectional study.Setting ...
Meng Zhang, Yuan Yang, Gabor S Ungvari, Yu-Tao Xiang, Yang Xu, Li-rong Meng, Dong-ying Zhang, Hai-Xin Bo, Liang-Kun Ma, Pei-Hong Wang, Xiao-Hua Liu, Li-Na Ge, Wen-Xuan Lin, Ya-Lan Zhang, Feng-Juan Li, Xu-Juan Xu, Hong-He Wu, Todd Jackson, Teris Cheung   +18 more
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College students' exposure to secondhand smoke [PDF]

Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2009
Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) is associated with morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease, lung cancer, respiratory infections, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome, and other illnesses. Although substantial numbers of college students smoke, little is known about their exposure to SHS. This paper provides data on self-reported exposure
Mark, Wolfson, Thomas P, McCoy, Erin L, Sutfin   +2 more
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Assessing exposure to secondhand smoke among Iranian patients with cardiac diseases; a cross-sectional study

Heliyon, 2023
Introduction: Studies have linked secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure to adverse health effects. The high prevalence of heart disease necessitates the need for studies in this field.
Hosna Janjani, Sayeh Motevaseli, Nahid Salehi, Sepideh Naseri, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Parisa Janjani   +5 more
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Depressive Symptoms [PDF]

Psychosomatic Medicine, 2010
To evaluate the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and depression. Tobacco smoking and depression are strongly associated, but the possible effects of SHS have not been evaluated.The 2005 to 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a cross-sectional sample of the noninstitutionalized civilian U.S.
Frank C, Bandiera, Kristopher L, Arheart, Alberto J, Caban-Martinez, Lora E, Fleming, Kathryn, McCollister, Noella A, Dietz, William G, Leblanc, Evelyn P, Davila, John E, Lewis, Berrin, Serdar, David J, Lee   +10 more
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Epidemiology of exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarettes among innocent never smoked adult nigerians in a resource-poor environment of a primary care clinic in Southeastern Nigeria

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2017
Background: Exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarettes is a public health hazard that is increasing globally and emerging in resource-poor nations where the health effects of secondhand smoke are less publicized in biomedical literatures, electronic ...
Gabriel Uche Pascal Iloh, Agwu Nkwa Amadi, Okechukwu Kalu Iro   +2 more
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