Children exposed to secondhand smoke who are hospitalized with influenza have more severe illness.
The Journal of Pediatrics compared children (exposed vs. not
exposed) hospitalized between 2002 and 2009. Using intensive care, intubation
and length of stay in the hospital as severity indicators, researchers found
children with chronic conditions and secondhand smoke exposure required more
intensive care and had a longer length of stay (10.0 vs. 3.5 hays) than
children not exposed.
In addition, children with SHS
exposure were 4.7 times more likely to be admitted to intensive care and had a
70% longer length of stay, even when factors including demographics and the
presence of Asthma and Tooth Decay asthma or chronic conditions were eliminated
as factors.
Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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