Finding F-1337

“More than half of the children (57%) were exposed to tobacco smoke indoors, and among these exposed kids, 50% of all ARI cases (or 2.35% prevalence), were found.”

Verma The association between anti-smoking legislation and prevalence of acute respiratory illnesses in Indian children (2024). Public health in practice (Oxford, England). Page 3. CKB 5820

Structure

Factor: Tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke)
Population: children
Setting: home, IN
Study design: analysis of Indian national survey data on acute respiratory illness in children: the illness related to indoor tobacco smoke exposure, to the type of residence, to the age of the child and to the anti-smoking laws in force in the state (class 4)
Effect: prevalence 57
Caveat: reported in a survey, not measured; 50 % of all cases of acute respiratory illness in the survey were found among these exposed children

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