Int J Cancer March 2004 PMID 14735478

Secondhand smoke exposure in adulthood and risk of lung cancer among never smokers: a pooled analysis of two large studies.

Paul Brennan, Patricia A Buffler, Peggy Reynolds, Anna H Wu, H Erich Wichmann, Antonio Agudo, Göran Pershagen, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, Simone Benhamou, Raymond S Greenberg, Franco Merletti, Carlos Winck, Elizabeth T H Fontham, Michaela Kreuzer, Sarah C Darby

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5
Peak: 1 in Apr 2012
across 3 sources since Apr 2012

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60,985
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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong recognition of the study's significance, with users referencing risk ratios like 1.3 to underline increased risks, and mentioning sources such as Google Scholar to support their curiosity, highlighting an informed but practical approach rooted in the words and tone of the discussions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most participants acknowledge the study’s findings about secondhand smoke increasing lung cancer risk, indicating overall agreement with the publication’s conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion displays a high level of curiosity, with users actively seeking additional information and emphasizing the importance of the findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations involve references to related research methods, risk ratios, and implications, showing moderate depth of interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

The postings suggest the research might influence public health awareness and policy on secondhand smoke, although not universally considered transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed data from two large studies to estimate the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke weed but have never smoked cigarettes, showing that secondhand smoke exposure increases lung cancer risk, especially with longer exposure durations.
  • The findings indicated that exposure from various sources like spouses, workplaces, and social settings is linked to higher lung cancer risk, with a clear dose-response pattern, meaning the longer the exposure, the higher the risk.
  • The analysis suggests that these risks are likely underestimated due to measurement challenges, and the results support a causal relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and lung cancer in never-smokers.]

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Charles A. Gardner, PhD
@ChaunceyGardner · X

@dragice999 @KarenOmad @scifri Risk ratio (RR) of 1.3 means risk is elevated 30% (usually w/large margin of error). Odd Ratio is a similar measure. Google Scholar search for second hand smoke risk ratio. Here are 1st 3 that come up.... https://t.co/wFKwjMBXIc https://t.co/yix2Aa7enF https://t.co/K92VvPaxKW

Sep 3, 2019 · 1 like · 13,559 followers View post →

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Charles A. Gardner, PhD
@ChaunceyGardner · X

@dragice999 @KarenOmad @scifri Risk ratio (RR) of 1.3 means risk is elevated 30% (usually w/large margin of error). Odd Ratio is a similar measure. Google Scholar search for second hand smoke risk ratio. Here are 1st 3 that come up.... https://t.co/wFKwjMBXIc https://t.co/yix2Aa7enF https://t.co/K92VvPaxKW

Sep 3, 2019 · 1 like · 13,559 followers View post →