Secondhand smoke sends more kids to the hospital

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uoc-uss090820.php

News Release 8-Sep-2020
University of Cincinnati

Children who are exposed to tobacco have higher rates of hospital admissions after visiting emergency departments or urgent care facilities, according to a new study by University of Cincinnati researchers.

The study, set to be published in October in Pediatric Research and currently available online, found that tobacco smoke exposure also increased the risk of pediatric patients having respiratory-related procedures performed while in the emergency department, as well as medications prescribed.

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