Thirdhand smoke contamination in hospital settings: assessing exposure risk for vulnerable paediatric patients.
Thomas F NorthrupAmir M KhanPeyton JacobNeal L BenowitzEunha HohMelbourne F HovellGeorg E MattAngela L StottsPublished in: Tobacco control (2015)
THS appears to be ubiquitous, even in closely guarded healthcare settings. Future research will address potential health consequences and THS-reduction policies. Ultimately, hospital policies and interventions to reduce THS transport and exposure may prove necessary, especially for immunocompromised children.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- risk assessment
- intensive care unit
- young adults
- mental health
- physical activity
- acute care
- peritoneal dialysis
- current status
- health information
- drinking water
- health risk
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- climate change
- electronic health record
- heavy metals
- mechanical ventilation