Telephone-assisted placement of air nicotine monitors to validate self-reported smoke-free home policies

Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure increases the risk of lung cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease and respiratory problems. Among children, SHS exposure is associated with: increased risk of respiratory infections (including asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia); severity of asthma symptoms, middle ear infections; and sudden infant death syndrome. With increased policies restricting smoking in public places in the USA, homes are now the primary source of SHS exposure. However, having a smoke-free home reduces SHS exposure. As a result, interventions promoting smoke-free homes have been delivered through: clinic-based programmes; mass media campaigns; and remotely via mail, telephone or other technology-based approaches.
Source: Public Health - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research