Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Homes and Vehicles Among US Youths, United States, 2011-2019

Prev Chronic Dis. 2020 Sep 10:17:E103. doi: 10.5888/pcd17.200107.

Abstract

In this study, we report the prevalence of self-reported secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in homes and vehicles among US middle and high school students in 2019 and changes in SHS exposure over time. Data were from 7 years of the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS; 2011, 2013, and 2015-2019). In 2019, 25.3% (an estimated 6.7 million) of students reported home SHS exposure and 23.3% (6.1 million) reported vehicle SHS exposure. Home and vehicle SHS exposure significantly declined during 2011 through 2018, except for home exposure among non-Hispanic black students. Implementation of smoke-free policies in public and private settings can reduce SHS exposure.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Female
  • Housing*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Vehicles*
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / statistics & numerical data*
  • United States

Substances

  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution