Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Public Places in Greece Following the Implementation of a Smoke-Free Legislation: A 2 Year Follow-up

CHEST Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 144 (4) ◽  
pp. 482A
Author(s):  
Constantine Vardavas ◽  
Gregory Connolly ◽  
Panagiotis Behrakis
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Public Places

Childhood Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and Stroke in Adulthood: A Prospective Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
S. Zhou ◽  
K. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Heart Study ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Exposure To Secondhand Smoke

Background: This study aimed to investigate the associations between secondhand smoke exposure and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and stroke. Methods: This prospective study analyzed Framingham Offspring (FHS-OS) cohort participants with parents in the original Framingham Heart Study (FHS) cohort with known smoking status during offspring childhood. Surveillance for incident events, including dementia and stroke, among offspring participants exposed to parental smoking up to the age of 18 years commenced at examination 9 through 2014 and continued for approximately 30 years. Results: At baseline, a total of 1683 (56.2%) subjects were not exposed to any secondhand smoke, whereas 670 (22.4%) subjects were exposed to 0-1 packs (20 cigarettes)/day, and 640 (21.4%) were exposed to over 1 pack/day. On follow-up (median: 31 years), 2993 patients developed dementia, including 103 with AD dementia and 315 with stroke. After adjusting for a wide range of established risk factors, participants with the highest exposure to secondhand smoke exhibited increased risks of all dementia, AD dementia and stroke compared with individuals with no exposure [HR 2.86 (2.00-4.09) for dementia; HR 3.13 (1.80-5.42) for AD dementia; HR 1.89 (1.37-2.61) for stroke]. The results remained comparable in the subgroup for individuals with median exposure to secondhand smoke. Conclusion: Exposure to secondhand smoke may be associated with increased risks of dementia, AD dementia and stroke.

scholarly journals Association Between the Location of Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Depressive Symptoms among South Korean Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5116
Author(s):  
Bich Na Jang ◽  
Wonjeong Jeong ◽  
Soo Hyun Kang ◽  
Sung-In Jang
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Public Places ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
At Home

The incidence of depression among adolescents has gradually increased, leading to adult psychological outcomes and suicide. Although the rate of secondhand smoke exposure (SHSE) has recently decreased, SHSE remains high in children. We aimed to determine the association between depressive symptoms in adolescents and the locations of SHSE using an extensive population survey. Using data from the 14th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey, we assessed self-reported data of depressive symptoms and SHSE among non-smokers. SHSE locations were classified into four groups: only at school, only at home, at both school and home, and other places. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the associations between SHSE locations and depressive symptoms. The relationship between SHSE and depressive symptoms was the highest in the “SHSE at home and school” group (boys: odds ratio [OR] = 1.61, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.44–1.80; girls: OR = 1.72, 95% CI = 1.54–1.91), followed by the “school” (boys: OR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.39–1.67; girls: OR = 1.36, 95% CI = 1.25–1.48) and “home” groups (boys: OR = 1.23, 95% CI = 1.12–1.35; girls: OR = 1.30, 95% CI = 1.20–1.40). These results emphasize the importance of stricter smoking regulations not only in public places, but also in households. Adolescents and their families should be educated on the dangers of smoking and the effects of SHSE on mental health.

scholarly journals Characteristics of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure in monozygotic and dizygotic twins: Results from an international twin study

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (39) ◽  
pp. 1552-1559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dávid László Tárnoki ◽  
Ádám Domonkos Tárnoki ◽  
Zsófia Lázár ◽  
Kinga Karlinger ◽  
Andrea Ágnes Molnár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Dizygotic Twins ◽  
Smoking Exposure ◽  
American Adult ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Twin Families

Introduction: Zygosity differences in smoking exposure are unclear in twins. Aims: To assess smoking and secondhand smoke exposure characteristics in twins. Methods: 151 monozygotic and 62 dizygotic Hungarian and American adult twin pairs (age 43.8±16.5 years, mean±SD) participated in the study. Results: Monozygotic twins started smoking 1.8 years earlier compared to dizygotic twins (p = 0.08). Dizygotic twins smoked longer (p<0.01) and suffered more parental smoke exposure during childhood (p<0.05). Monozygotic twins reported stricter smoking restrictions at home and workplaces (p<0.005) and less smoke exposure in indoor public places (p<0.01). 85.7% of monozygotic twins were ex or active smokers, while only 69.5% of the dizygotics (p<0.01). Lesser difference was observed in the self-reported smoke exposure rate in monozygotic compared to dizygotic pairs concerning restaurants and cafés (p<0.05) which was not present regarding bars, pubs and transportation facilities. Conclusions: Different psychological family orientation may be present across zygosity. Preventive parental care is warranted in twin families exposed to smoking. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1552–1559.

Associations Between Secondhand Smoke and Mental Health in Korean Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 406-413
Author(s):  
Boyoung Kim ◽  
Hae Ran Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Insufficient Sleep ◽  
Korean Adolescents

This study assessed secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmokers and examined its association with mental health in Korean adolescents. We used the 14th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2018 to extract data and analyzed 60 040 adolescents through three secondhand smoke exposure categories: home, school, and public places. Mental health included stress, insufficient sleep, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. Secondhand smoke exposure was reported at 23.0% for home, 20.0% for school, and 51.4% for public places. Secondhand smoke exposures were associated with stress insufficient sleep, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. Furthermore, in the stratified analysis, secondhand smoke exposure was related to poor mental health in both nonsmokers and smokers. Based on the results, we concluded that Korean adolescents may experience poor mental health symptoms from being exposed to secondhand smoke.

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