Factors associated with second-hand smoke awareness in Malaysia

Factors associated with second-hand smoke exposure in young inner-city children with asthma.

OBJECTIVES To examine the association of social and environmental factors with levels of second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure, as measured by salivary cotinine, in young inner-city children with asthma. METHODS We used data drawn from a home-based behavioral intervention for young high-risk children with persistent asthma post-emergency department (ED) treatment (N = 198). SHS exposure was measur...

Urban–rural differentials in the factors associated with exposure to second-hand smoke in India

OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the role of different factors associated with exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in the workplace and home in the urban and rural areas of India. DESIGN Secondary analysis of the data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey conducted in 2009-2010. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Data were analysed from 32 738 rural and 23 202 urban non-smokers at home and 48...

Second-hand smoke in public spaces: how effective has partial smoke-free legislation been in Malaysia?

BACKGROUND This study was performed to gather data on second-hand smoke (SHS) concentrations in a range of public venues following the implementation of partial Smoke-Free Legislation in Malaysia in 2004. MATERIALS AND METHODS PM2.5 was measured as a marker of SHS levels in a total of 61 restaurants, entertainment centres, internet cafes and pubs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RESULTS Under the...

Second - hand Smoke and Cancer

Tobacco Use and Its Relationship with Second-Hand Smoke, and Some Affecting Factors in Adolescents in Qom in 2019: A Descriptive Study

Background and Objectives: Globally tobacco use is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Starting to smoke during adolescence has its own risks.The aim of this study was to determine the status of tobacco use and its relationship with second-hand smoke, access and advertising in adolescents of Qom in 2019. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive study was performed on 82...