Passive smoking and lower respiratory tract illnesses in children
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
The relationship between household tobacco smoke exposure and wheezing and nonwheezing lower respiratory tract illnesses in young children was investigated using both a questionnaire and the urinary cotinine/creatinine ratio to assess passive smoking. A case-control study was conducted on 60 children [</= 5 years] with lower respiratory tract illnesses and 40 control children. The results showed that household passive smoking may be a predisposing and/or aggravating factor for lower respiratory tract illnesses in young children whether wheezing or nonwheezing, infective or noninfective. Parents' assessment of their own level of smoking may be inaccurate and objective biochemical measures of passive smoking are needed to identify its risks
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3A Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Protection from Exposure
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Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Diseases
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution
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Smoking
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Risk Factors
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Environmental Exposure
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
1997