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Scientific article
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English

Country
Canada
Keywords
anti-social behaviour
second-hand smoke
children

The Developmental Risks of Second-Hand Smoke among Young Children

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 behaviour towards others. Professor Linda Pagani, who led the research project, suggests that the association “should encourage policy-makers and public health professionals to raise awareness among parents about the developmental risks of second-hand smoke exposure.”

Click here to read the full article in Indoor Air: International Journal of Indoor Environment and Health.