SHS and risk of ARI conclusion SHS exposure

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SHS and risk of ARI: conclusion “SHS exposure of young children and particularly infants

SHS and risk of ARI: conclusion “SHS exposure of young children and particularly infants from parental smoking is causally associated with an increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections. ” US Environmental Protection Agency, 1992

SHS and ARI: summary § Risk for ARI is greater among children whose parents

SHS and ARI: summary § Risk for ARI is greater among children whose parents smoke than among those whose parents do not smoke § Risk for ARI from SHS is greatest in first year of life, and remains elevated until about age 3 years § Direct effects of SHS exposure on young children's respiratory health occur, independent of in utero exposure to tobacco smoke § Risk of ARI increases with increasing exposure to SHS (dose–response relationship(

SHS and childhood chronic respiratory symptoms: conclusions “There is sufficient evidence that SHS exposure

SHS and childhood chronic respiratory symptoms: conclusions “There is sufficient evidence that SHS exposure at home is causally associated with chronic respiratory symptoms (cough, phlegm, or wheezing) in children, particularly infants and young children. ” California Environmental Protection Agency, 1997

USEPA Air Quality Standard for Ambient Air § Mean PM 2. 5 over a

USEPA Air Quality Standard for Ambient Air § Mean PM 2. 5 over a 24 hour period – 65 ug/m 3 - unhealthy – 150 ug/m 3 - very unhealthy – 250 ug/m 3 - hazardous

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