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Effects of Restaurant Smoking Regulations on Children Research finds that strong local restaurant smoking regulations reduce the amount of secondhand smoke that children are exposed to. Nicotine's Double Link to Cot Death New research suggests that tobacco products cause SIDS in two different ways: disrupting a baby's breathing, and disrupting neural circuits. Smoking Mom; A Possible Cause of Asthma in Children What makes this study of 4,331 kids different from other studies is that while previous studies have found that exposure to smoke can worsen asthmatic symptoms, this study says passive smoke can cause asthma. Fetal Nicotine or Cocaine Exposure: Which One is Worse? Research article compares measured effects of prenatal exposure to the substances. Fetus May Be Harmed by Second-Hand Smoke Summary of recent research. AAP - Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Danger to Children Short discussion from the American Academy of Pediatrics. KIISS - Kids Involuntarily Inhaling Secondhand Smoke Educates parents on keeping their homes and cars smoke free for their children's health. News, articles, and stories on health effects of secondhand smoke; sign up for mailed information. Features a "share your story" section. Secondhand Smoke and Children Brochure from the American Academy of Otolaryngology outlines what secondhand smoke does to children. Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Hazard to Children Policy statement and report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, April 1997. Goes well beyond the EPA report. Updated bibliography covers the research. Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Asthma in Children Research finds that firsthand and secondhand smoke causes about 15% of asthma in North Carolina children. More Effects on Children Sites |
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