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The Risks to Children From Adults Who Smoke
Even if smokers don’t light up in the presence of children, residue on objects can cause harm.
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Passive smoking in childhood increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
This study confirms that active smoking is associated with an increased risk of RA. It suggests for the first time that passive exposure to tobacco during childhood might …
Preliminary evidence that high levels of nicotine on children's hands may contribute to overall tobacco smoke exposure
All children had detectable hand nicotine (range=18.3-690.9 ng/wipe). All but one had detectable cotinine (range=1.2-28.8 ng/mL). Multiple linear regression results showe …
Adolescent Tobacco Smoke Exposure, Respiratory Symptoms, and Emergency Department Use
Different TSE measures uniquely increased the risk of TSE-related symptoms, but any TSE increased the risk of having a higher number of ED and/or UC visits. The providers …
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