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Effects of Tobacco Smoke Exposure on Asthma Prevalence and Medical Care Use in North Carolina Middle School Children

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  • Sturm, J.J.
  • Yeatts, K.
  • Loomis, D.

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Objectives. We sought to determine the effects of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and childhood cigarette smoking on asthma symptoms among middle school children in North Carolina. Methods. During 1999-2000, information was collected from a survey completed by the children. Outcomes of asthma symptom reporting were regressed on tobacco smoke exposures. Results. Children who currently smoked or reported any exposure to ETS were at increased risk of reporting active asthma symptoms. Exposure to ETS and childhood cigarette smoking was responsible for 15% of the asthma cases observed in the study population and $1.34 million in excess medical expenditures. Conclusions. Even at low levels of exposure, childhood cigarette smoking and ETS are independently associated with asthmatic symptoms.

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  • Sturm, J.J. & Yeatts, K. & Loomis, D., 2004. "Effects of Tobacco Smoke Exposure on Asthma Prevalence and Medical Care Use in North Carolina Middle School Children," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(2), pages 308-313.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:2:308-313_3
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    1. Jeonghoon Kim & Kiyoung Lee & Ho-Jang Kwon & Do Hoon Lee & KyooSang Kim, 2016. "Association between Secondhand Smoke in Hospitality Venues and Urinary 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol Concentrations in Non-Smoking Staff," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-11, November.
    2. Jeonghoon Kim & Hyunkyung Ban & Yunhyung Hwang & Kwonchul Ha & Kiyoung Lee, 2016. "Impact of Partial and Comprehensive Smoke-Free Regulations on Indoor Air Quality in Bars," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-11, July.

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