Though studies are limited, they show child health requires regulation of tobacco smoke exposure in private areas
Though studies are limited, they show child health requires regulation of tobacco smoke exposure in private areas; for example, in vehicle
Rado MK, Molenberg FJM, Westenberg LEH, et al. Effect of smoke-free policies in outdoor areas and private places on children’s tobacco smoke exposure and respiratory health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Public Health. 2021 Jul 15; S2468-2667(21)00097-9. Online ahead of print.https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00097-9/fulltext
“In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched 13 electronic databases from date of inception to Jan 29, 2021, for published studies that assessed the effects of smoke-free policies in outdoor areas or semi-private or private places on TSE [tobacco smoke exposure], respiratory health outcomes, or both, in children… Interpretation: Smoke-free car policies are associated with reductions in reported child TSE in cars, which could translate into respiratory health benefits… On the basis of these findings, governments should consider including private cars in comprehensive smoke-free policies to protect child health.”
Stephen Hamann
