Contribution of thirdhand smoke to overall tobacco smoke exposure in pediatric patients: study protocol

• Main Authors: E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens (Author), Georg E. Matt (Author), Eunha Hoh (Author), Penelope J. E. Quintana (Author), Lara Stone (Author), Maegan A. Geraci (Author), Chase A. Wullenweber (Author), Gena N. Koutsounadis (Author), Abigail G. Ruwe (Author), Gabriel T. Meyers (Author), Mark A. Zakrajsek (Author), John K. Witry (Author), Ashley L. Merianos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the persistent residue resulting from secondhand smoke (SHS) that accumulates in dust, objects, and on surfaces in homes where tobacco has been used, and is reemitted into air. Very little is known about the extent to which THS contributes to children...