A source of chemical exposure to humans, thirdhand smoke (THS) refers to the
contamination that persists indoors following the cessation of a smoking event. The …

Secondhand smoke (SHS: a mixture of sidestream and mainstream smoke) and thirdhand
smoke (THS: made up of the pollutants that settle indoors after smoking in closed …

BACKGROUND Air pollution is both a sensory blight and a threat to human health. Inhaled
environmental pollutants can be naturally occurring or human-made, and include traffic …

The incidence of thyroid cancer (TC), especially papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), has
dramatically increased globally. Whereas some endocrine disruptors have been linked to …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of important organic pollutants widely
emitted from anthropogenic activities, with a general distribution in the gas and particulate …

Background Children's overall tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) consists of both inhalation of
secondhand smoke (SHS) and ingestion, dermal uptake, and inhalation of thirdhand smoke …

Few studies have assessed the accuracy of self-reported questionnaires to determine
smoking habits relative to urinary biomarkers. This study investigated urinary cotinine cut-off …

Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have become increasingly popular among smokers,
especially among young adults in Japan in recent years. Assessments of secondhand …

Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), and its intake through inhalation, is a major reason
for premature death. Therefore, it is essential to determine safe distances from the smoking …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Cadmium has been associated with risk of
cardiovascular events, including stroke. Human cadmium exposure occurs primarily through …