Second-hand smoke in indoor hospitality venues in Pakistan
Document Type
Article
Department
Pulmonary and Critical Care
Abstract
Background:
Second-hand smoke (SHS) constitutes a significant public health threat in countries with a high smoking prevalence. However, data assessing the quality of indoor air at public venues in Pakistan are limited. Objectives: To measure mean concentrations of PM(2.5) (particulate matter Results:The overall mean PM(2.5) value for the visited venues was 846 mu g/m(3) (95%CI 484-1205). The mean PM(2.5) value was 101 mu g/m(3) (95%CI 69-135 mu g/m(3)) for non-smoking venues, 689 mu g/m(3) (95%CI 241-1138) for cigarette smoking venues and 1745 mu g/m(3) (95%CI 925-2565) for shisha smoking venues.
Conclusion:
The significant levels of SHS recorded in this study, in particular from shisha smoking venues, could represent a major public health burden in Pakistan. Appropriate legislation needs to be enforced to protect the health of those exposed to the hazards of second-hand tobacco smoke.
Publication ( Name of Journal)
International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Recommended Citation
Zaidi, A.,
Moin, O.,
Khan, J.
(2011). Second-hand smoke in indoor hospitality venues in Pakistan. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 15(7), 972-977.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_pulm_critcare/19