Factors modifying exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in children (Athens, Greece).

摘要: The aim of the study was to investigate individual, family, and environmental factors which may modify exposure children tobacco smoke (ETS). A total 2,108 both genders, aged up 14 years old, were enrolled in study. Parents provided information concerning several that affect ETS. Cotinine-to-creatinine ratios spot urine samples measured for each child. These values logtransformed regressed on a series variables. Among children, 73 percent exposed ETS generated by at least one smoker household. Exposure affected following factors: cigarettes smoked parents while child home (increase 37 per 10 daily, 95 confidence interval [CI]=32-43 percent); precautions taken (no cf yes, increase 38 percent, CI=24-54 child's age (decrease nine year, CI=-11--8 gender (male lower than female 13 CI=-21--3 day week (Monday Tuesday-through-Sunday, 28 CI=14-44 floor surface area 20m2, CI=-14--5 heating (central non-central decrease CI=-25--2 maternal education five years, CI=-18-0 paternal seven CI=-15-2 percent). It is concluded household-related this can be reduced about one-third simple smoking parents.