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JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
Volume 24, Issue 7, Pages 973-977Publisher
INFORMA HEALTHCARE
DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2010.537411
Keywords
Women's health; second-hand smoke; solid fuel smoke; environmental risks; child health
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- National Institute of Health Child Health and Human Development as part of the Global Network for Health [UO1-HD042372, UO1 HD040636]
- National Cancer Institute
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- US Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health
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Methods. aEuro integral We conducted a survey of exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) and solid fuel smoke (SFS) among 736 pregnant women. Odds ratios (OR) and 95%% confidence intervals (CI) were computed using logistic regression models to assess the relationship between demographic variables and exposure to SHS and to SFS. Results. aEuro integral While few respondents smoked cigarettes, 19.9%% of women and 27.8%% of children were frequently or always exposed to SHS, and 43.5%% were at high and 46.7%% at medium risk for SFE. Low educational levels and illiteracy were associated with exposure. Conclusions. aEuro integral Smoke exposure is a serious health risk for many poor women and children in India.
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