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Secondhand smoke and kids, a no-Ritalin-first nation, and handling overcritical parents
Jump to full article: U.S. News & World Report, 2008-09-30
Intro: How Secondhand Smoke Affects Kids
Children exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke by smoking parents may experience symptoms of nicotine dependence, according to a study published this month in the journal Addictive Behaviors. About 1,800 kids, ages 10 to 12, completed questionnaires that probed for nicotine-dependence symptoms and exposure to secondhand smoke. "According to conventional understanding, a person who does not smoke cannot experience nicotine dependence," study lead author Mathieu Bélanger said in a statement. "Our study found that 5 percent of children who had never smoked a cigarette, but who were exposed to secondhand smoke in cars or their homes, reported symptoms of nicotine dependence."
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