Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Mental Health Among Children and Adolescents

Abstract

To examine a potential association between biologically confirmed secondhand smoke exposure and symptoms of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) (DSM-IV) major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder using a nationally representative sample of US children and adolescents.Design: Nationally representative cross-sectional survey of the United States.

Early life risk factors for adolescent mental health difficulties for individuals at risk of developmental language disorder

“…This finding contributes to the complex literature on mental health difficulties and exposure to second‐hand smoke. The current findings support the conclusion drawn by Bandiera et al., (2011). Bandiera et al., found that second‐hand smoke was associated with conduct problems, as well as inattention and hyperactivity.…”

Second hand smoke exposure in public venues and mental disorder: a representative nationwide study of China

“…Results found Secondhand smoke exposure was positively associated with mental disorders among nonsmokers. Our results are consistent with data from previous studies and suggest that exposure to SHS may precipitate the onset of or exacerbate mental disorder symptoms [ 1 , 2 , 11 , 22 ].…”

Impact of Passive Smoking on Vital Signs, Motor Activity, and Agitation in Children Undergoing Dental Extractions Under Sedation: A Short-Term Cohort Study

“…Postoperative anxiety scores were significantly higher in smoke-exposed children, plausibly explained by the deleterious effects of nicotine and other toxicants on GABA neurotransmission. This finding accords with Bandiera et al, who reported increased risks of behavioral inhibition and anxiety disorders in children exposed to passive smoke [ 38 ]. Consequently, passive smoking appears to compromise not only physiological function but also psychological well-being in pediatric populations.…”