Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in Urban Spain
Author Information
Author(s): Jorge Twose, Anna Schiaffino, Montse García, Josep Maria Borras, Esteve Fernández
Primary Institution: Institut Català d'Oncologia, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), Spain
Hypothesis
To describe the socio-demographic factors associated with exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in different settings.
Conclusion
The prevalence of SHS exposure in this population was high, particularly among younger individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- 69.5% of men and 62.9% of women reported SHS exposure.
- SHS exposure was higher among younger individuals.
- Exposure decreased with age in both sexes.
Takeaway
Many people in Spain were around second-hand smoke in 2002, especially young people. This is not good for their health.
Methodology
Cross-sectional analysis of self-reported SHS exposure from the Cornellà Health Interview Survey Follow-up Study.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to non-representative sampling and attrition.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and the measurement of SHS exposure may be subject to systematic error.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 449 men and 610 women aged 15 years and older, with a response rate of 64.3%.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 64.5%–74.4% for men, 95% CI: 58.1%–67.6% for women
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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