Respecting the Air We Breathe: Developing Second-hand Tobacco Smoke Messages for Young Adults

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Ferrence ◽  
Randi Goddard
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Tobacco Smoke

Effect of Environmental Tobacco Smoke From Smoker Parents on Gingival Pigmentation in Children and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 956-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srirangarajan Sridharan ◽  
Kavita Ganiger ◽  
Aparna Satyanarayana ◽  
Aparna Rahul ◽  
Shreya Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children And Young Adults

scholarly journals Drifting Tobacco Smoke Exposure among Young Adults in Multiunit Housing

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Louisa M. Holmes ◽  
Jasmin D. Llamas ◽  
Derek Smith ◽  
Pamela M. Ling
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Multiunit Housing

Public Policy to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke

2017 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Safe Level ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Children And Young Adults

Tobacco use and tobacco smoke exposure are among the most important health threats to children, adolescents, and adults. There is no safe level of tobacco smoke exposure. The developing brains of children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the development of tobacco and nicotine dependence. Tobacco is unique among consumer products in that it causes disease and death when used exactly as intended. Tobacco continues to be heavily promoted to children and young adults. Flavored and alternative tobacco products, including little cigars, chewing tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery systems are gaining popularity among youth. This statement describes important evidence-based public policy actions that, when implemented, will reduce tobacco product use and tobacco smoke exposure among youth and, by doing so, improve the health of children and young adults.

scholarly journals Correlation of environmental tobacco smoke to gingival pigmentation and salivary alpha amylase in young adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 364-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepa Ponnaiyan ◽  
Priyanka Chillara ◽  
Yuvasri Palani
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Passive Smoking ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Amylase Activity ◽  
Salivary Amylase ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Melanin Pigmentation

ABSTRACT Objective: Passive smoking leads to melanin pigmentation on gingiva. However, documentation of gingival pigmentation and salivary amylase activity in passive smokers relative to the duration of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is incomplete and requires further investigation. Thus, this study aimed to assess effects of ETS exposure on gingival pigmentation in young adults. In addition, to correlate a number of years of exposure to an extent, the intensity of gingival pigmentation and salivary amylase activity. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 nonsmokers aged 18–35 years with a positive history of ETS exposure were recruited for the study. Duration and source of ETS were assessed using a questionnaire. Gingival pigmentation was assessed using gingival pigmentation index for the extent and Dummett oral pigmentation index for intensity. The skin color of all patients was also assessed. Pearson Chi-square test and one-way ANOVA was used to statistically analyze the data. Results: Number of years of exposure to passive smoking was highly significant to the extent and intensity of gingival pigmentation (P < 0.001). ETS from home environment was highly significant to the intensity of pigmentation. Environmental sources of ETS contributed to pigmentation as the majority of patients reported exposure from vehicles and workplace. The salivary amylase levels were inversely proportional to the duration of exposure to ETS. Conclusion: Within limitations of this cross-sectional observational study, it was concluded that there was a strong correlation between ETS exposure and gingival pigmentation. Duration of exposure was significant to an extent, the intensity of pigmentation and salivary amylase activity.

Risk indicators of metabolic syndrome in young adults: A preliminary investigation on the influence of tobacco smoke exposure and gender

Heart & Lung ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Corwin ◽  
Colleen S. McCoy ◽  
Courtney A. Whetzel ◽  
Rachel M. Ceballos ◽  
Laura Cousino Klein
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
And Gender

Environmental Exposure to Tobacco Smoke and Lung Function in Young Adults

1988 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
pp. 296-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ardito Masi ◽  
James A. Hanley ◽  
Pierre Ernst ◽  
Margaret R. Becklake
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Environmental Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Smoke

Continuum of Care Following Sports-Related Concussion

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1403
Author(s):  
Jessica Brown ◽  
Kelly Knollman-Porter
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
History Of ◽  
Injury Reporting

Purpose Although guidelines have changed regarding federally mandated concussion practices since their inception, little is known regarding the implementation of such guidelines and the resultant continuum of care for youth athletes participating in recreational or organized sports who incur concussions. Furthermore, data regarding the role of speech-language pathologists in the historic postconcussion care are lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the experiences of young adults with history of sports-related concussion as it related to injury reporting and received follow-up care. Method Participants included 13 young adults with history of at least one sports-related concussion across their life span. We implemented a mixed-methods design to collect both quantitative and qualitative information through structured interviews. Participants reported experiencing 42 concussions across the life span—26 subsequent to sports injuries. Results Twenty-three concussions were reported to a parent or medical professional, 14 resulted in a formal diagnosis, and participants received initial medical care for only 10 of the incidents and treatment or services on only two occasions. Participants reported concussions to an athletic trainer least frequently and to parents most frequently. Participants commented that previous experience with concussion reduced the need for seeking treatment or that they were unaware treatments or supports existed postconcussion. Only one concussion incident resulted in the care from a speech-language pathologist. Conclusion The results of the study reported herein shed light on the fidelity of sports-related concussion care management across time. Subsequently, we suggest guidelines related to continuum of care from injury to individualized therapy.

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