Secondhand smoke exposure is independently associated with stroke among non-smoking adults in West Africa
Document Type
Article
Department
Internal Medicine (East Africa)
Abstract
Background
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, but little is known about the contribution of secondhand smoke exposure (SHSE) to stroke epidemiology among indigenous Africans.
Objective
To evaluate the association of SHSE with stroke among indigenous Africans. Methods We analyzed the relationship of SHSE with stroke among 2990 case-control pairs of adults who had never smoked (identified in the SIREN study) using conditional logistic regression at a two-sided P < 0.05.
Results
Multivariable-adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval; 1.25 (1.04, 1.50; P = 0.02) revealed SHSE was positively associated with stroke independent of stroke subtypes.
Conclusion
Culturally relevant primary prevention strategies targeted at SHSE might be promising in preventing stroke among Africans.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Recommended Citation
Okekunle, A. P., Asowata, O. J., Fakunle, A. G., Akpa, O. M., Sarfo, F. S., Akpalu, A., ... & Owolabi, M. (2022). Secondhand smoke exposure is independently associated with stroke among non-smoking adults in West Africa. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 120489.
