METHODS A cross-sectional multistage sampling design was utilized to interview subjects
from 6 selected cities in China. A standardized questionnaire selected sociodemographic …

Background this study aims to examine the different factors associated with exposure to
second-hand smoke (SHS) between urban and rural areas and to facilitate a reduction in …

Background Second hand smoke (SHS) exposure is a severe public health problem,
especially in low and middle countries, but no studies have examined both individual and …

Background: Secondhand smoke (SHS) causes many deaths. Inequalities in SHS have
been reported in several countries; however, the evidence in Asian countries is scarce. We …

Introduction: In high-income countries, secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is higher among
disadvantaged groups. We examine socioeconomic inequalities in SHS exposure at home …

METHODS Through stratified random cluster sampling, 12278 selected students (aged 13–
18 years) from schools in China were administered questionnaires. Multiple logistic …

Although previous studies have provided strong evidence that Chinese individuals are
exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) and lack knowledge of its harmful effects, there has …

Objective To examine the status and influencing factors of exposure to second-hand smoke
(SHS) among 15–69 years old residents in Guangzhou city for providing evidences to …

Objective The evidence on the effect of secondhand smoke (SHS) on Health Related Quality
of Life (HRQoL) is limited. We examined the relation between SHS and HRQoL among …

Background Secondhand smoke (SHS) is a leading preventable cause of illness, disability
and mortality. There is a lack of quantitative analyses on socioeconomic disparities in SHS; …