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Passive tobacco smoke exposure and children’s health outcomes: a preliminary an...
Faria, Ana Margarida; Hatem, Georges; Bessa Pinto, Mariana; Teixeira, João Paulo; Slezakova, Klara; Pereira, Maria do Carmo; Costa, CarlaBackground: Children’s exposure to Passive Tobacco Smoke (PTS) in utero and during infancy can increase the risk of childhood respiratory diseases and infections (e.g., otitis) [1-3]. Objective: This study explores the association between children’s exposure to PTS in utero (maternal, frequent smoking family member during pregnancy), up to one year, and current maternal smoke exposure with, to date, and the fir...
Evidence on the relationship between airborne exposure to endocrine-disrupting ...
Hatem, Georges; Faria, Ana Margarida; Bessa, Mariana Pinto; Teixeira, João Paulo; Costa, Carla; Madureira, JoanaBackground: Evaluating airborne exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in children is paramount, given their vulnerability, which can lead to enduring health impacts such as asthma-related outcomes [1]. Objective: This systematic review aims to identify existing scientific evidence assessing airborne exposure to EDCs among school-age children and asthma onset or exacerbation. Methods: This review adh...