second-hand smoke

How does the Excise Tax Affect Secondhand Smokers and the Health Consequences of such Addiction?

Scientific article

15 May 2023

INTRODUCTION: Smoking and tobacco products are long-term tolerated and socially accepted in many societies. In some socioeconomic groups and regions, this is considered standard practice. One of the ways to limit not only direct but also...

Estimated Worldwide Mortality Attributed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure, 1990-2016

Scientific article

17 March 2020

Abstract Importance: The World Health Organization estimates that the 1 billion individuals who smoke worldwide contribute to the 880 000 secondhand smoke (SHS)–related deaths among individuals who do not smoke each year. A better...

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Among Nonsmokers

Scientific article

7 December 2018

Summary What is already known about this topic? Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke can cause sudden infant death syndrome, respiratory infections, ear infections, and asthma attacks in infants and children, and coronary heart disease...

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Arrhythmogenic Cardiac Alternans in a Mouse Model

Scientific article

4 December 2018

Abstract Background: Epidemiological evidence suggests that a majority of deaths attributed to secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure are cardiovascular related. However, to our knowledge, the impact of SHS on cardiac electrophysiology, Ca2+Ca2+...

Association between Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Hypertension in Never Smokers

Scientific article

14 May 2018

Abstract Objectives: Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is associated with cardiovascular disease. This study aims to determine the association between SHS exposure estimated by questionnaire and hypertension in Korean never smokers. Setting...

Health Effects of Exposure to Second- and Third-Hand Marijuana Smoke: A Systematic Review

Scientific article

24 November 2017

Abstract Background: Recreational marijuana has been legalized in 11 jurisdictions; Canada will legalize marijuana by July 2018. With this changing landscape, there is a need to understand the public health risks associated with marijuana...

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS) among Young People

Scientific article

14 March 2018

Abstract Background: Annually, 600 000 deaths are attributed to exposure of non-smokers to secondhand smoke (SHS). These include 165 000 among children, about 60% of which occur in Africa and Southeast Asia. As of 2017, only seven countries...

Exposure to Tobacco Secondhand Smoke and Its Associated Factors among Non-Smoking Adults in Smoking-Restricted and Non-Restricted Areas

Scientific article

1 January 2018

Abstract Objectives: Secondhand smoke (SHS) has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the aims of the paper are to assess SHS exposure among non-smoking adults in Malaysia attending various smoking-restricted...

Hotel Smoking Policies and Their Implementation

Scientific article

30 October 2017

Abstract Background Most states in the U.S. permit hotels to allow smoking in some guest rooms, and only five (Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin) require that all hotel and motel rooms be 100% smoke-free (State and...

Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Pulmonary Function

Scientific article

1 October 2017

Abstract Introduction: The workplace remains a significant source of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. This pollutant is known to be associated with respiratory and cardiovascular problems, but its effects on specific pulmonary function...