second-hand smoke

Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Pulmonary Function

Scientific article

1 October 2017

Abstract Introduction: The workplace remains a significant source of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. This pollutant is known to be associated with respiratory and cardiovascular problems, but its effects on specific pulmonary function...

The Developmental Risks of Second-Hand Smoke among Young Children

Scientific article

7 December 2016

A new study published in Indoor Air: International Journal of Indoor Environment and Health has found that the more children are exposed to household tobacco smoke during early childhood, the more likely they are to show anti-social...

E-Cigarettes and Passive Smoking: Is There a Risk?

Scientific article

1 October 2016

E-cigarettes are becoming more and more popular. As such, many in the field of drug prevention and treatment are eager to uncover how they affect our health. E-cigarettes do not contain tobacco. However, it has been found by researchers at...