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Changes in Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Among Youth in Nebraska, 2002–2006

Preventing Chronic Disease, 2008
IntroductionSecondhand smoke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It has been associated with serious health problems in both children and adults.
Lazarous Mbulo, PhD
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Secondhand smoke exposure in Alaskan households with children [PDF]

Rural and Remote Health, 2010
Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure causes premature death and disease in children and non-smoking adults; the home is the primary source of SHS exposure. The aim of this study was to assess variance in the prevalence of children's SHS exposure in Alaskan households with an adult smoker according to rurality, race/ethnicity, income and education, household
C W, Dent, J E, Maher, B A, Pizacani, D W, Dowler, K, Rohde, E, Peterson   +5 more
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Urinary Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect in California Schoolchildren From a High Air Pollution Area

Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, Volume 67, Issue 5-7, June‐August 2026.
ABSTRACT Exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse health effects such as asthma, lung cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Children are especially vulnerable due to their developing organs, immature immune systems, and higher ventilation rates relative to their body size.
Weihong Guo, Rosemary Castorina, Susan Hurley, Aalekhya Reddam, Robert B. Gunier, Peyton Jacob, Josephine DeGuzman, Jianwen She, Asa Bradman, Nina Holland   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adolescents validly report their exposure to secondhand smoke [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 2010
This study examined the validity of child-reported exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) and investigated factors, such as child's age, which might affect accuracy of recall.Participants were drawn from a nonprobability sample of 380 families who completed baseline assessment as part of a randomized trial of an SHS reduction intervention conducted in an ...
Marilyn, Johnson-Kozlow, Dennis R, Wahlgren, Melbourne F, Hovell, Danette M, Flores, Sandy, Liles, C Richard, Hofstetter, Jennifer, Zellner, Joy M, Zakarian   +7 more
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Estimation Using Blood Biomarkers and the QRISK3 Stratification Tool: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Jordan

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in Jordan. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of 10‐year CVD risk as predicted by the QRISK3 tool and assess fibrinogen levels and lipid profile parameters as additional indicators of CVD risk in a Jordanian sample.
Ahmed Salem, Fanar Alsmarat, Tasneem Al‐Awaideh, Layth Al‐Ramahi, Yousef Shawawrah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tobaccofree Sports Stadia: European Policies and Guidance

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 2018
Over 20 million people – including many children and young people - attend professional football matches across Europe each week, with many more attending other professional and amateur sports fixtures.
Matthew Philpott
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The Dose‐Response Relationship Between Leisure‐Time Physical Activity and Smartphone Addiction in First‐Year Tehran University Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Smartphone addiction (SA) is highly prevalent among first‐year university students and has significant consequences. Physical activity (PA), known to benefit both physical and mental health, has shown inconsistent associations with SA across studies.
Hosein Ataei‐Goujani, Keyvan Karimi, Anis Gharajeh, Sarmad Salehi, Yosef Farzi, Mahnaz Khalafehnilsaz, Samaneh Akbarpour, Yosra Azizpour   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public poll for support 100 % smoke free area regulation to protect children from secondhand smoke exposure in big city on 8 provinces in Indonesia

Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018
Objective Support Goverment and parliament to enact a national regulation about 100 % smoke free area for protect children from smoke exposure on all place. Methods 1. The study design was cross-sectional with data collection conducted during the months
Tri Ningsih
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Association between serum α‐Klotho levels and severity of periodontitis in a representative U.S. population

Journal of Periodontology, Volume 97, Issue 6, Page 1340-1350, June 2026.
Abstract Background Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular and kidney disease. Serum α‐Klotho, an anti‐aging protein with anti‐inflammatory properties, has been associated with systemic diseases, but its role in periodontitis is unclear.
Hamoun Sabri, Sahar Baniameri, Pranav Kataria, Hend Abulatifa, Parham Hazrati, Hom‐Lay Wang, Muhammad H. A. Saleh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Legislative Smoking Bans for Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Smoking Prevalence: Opportunities for Georgians

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 2015
Background: Secondhand smoke, which is also referred to as environmental tobacco smoke and passive smoke, is a known human carcinogen. Secondhand smoke also causes disease and premature death in nonsmoking adults and children.
Steven Coughlin, Jennifer Anderson, Selina Smith   +2 more
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