Environmental tobacco smoke: A hazard to children

R. A. Etzel; S. J. Balk; C. F. Bearer; M. D. Miller; K. M. Shea; P. R. Simon; H. Falk; R. W. Miller; W. Rogan; J. G. Hendrick

doi:10.1542/peds.99.4.639

Environmental tobacco smoke: A hazard to children

R. A. Etzel, S. J. Balk, C. F. Bearer, M. D. Miller, K. M. Shea, P. R. Simon, H. Falk, R. W. Miller, W. Rogan, J. G. Hendrick

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Abstract

Results of epidemiologic studies provide strong evidence that exposure of children to environmental tobacco smoke is associated with increased rates of lower respiratory illness and increased rates of middle ear effusion, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. Exposure during childhood may also be associated with development of cancer during adulthood. This statement reviews the health effects of environmental tobacco smoke on children and offers pediatricians a strategy for promoting a smoke-free environment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	639-642
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	99
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.99.4.639
State	Published - Apr 1997
Externally published	Yes

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