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September 25, 2025Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareOpen Access

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of second-hand smoke exposure among nonsmoking adults in district Rohtak, Haryana

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VCVinod ChayalSSShravan Kumar SasidharanRVRamesh Verma

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Overview

Survey reveals high prevalence of second-hand smoke exposure in urban and rural areas, indicating significant sociodemographic influences.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of second-hand smoke exposure at home is 54% in rural areas and 44% in urban areas, indicating broader public health concerns.
  • Occupational exposure to second-hand smoke is significant, with rates of 60.9% in rural workplaces and 50.5% in urban settings, highlighting a need for workplace interventions.
  • Sociodemographic factors including age, occupation, and education are significantly correlated with second-hand smoke exposure, suggesting targeted awareness efforts are necessary.
  • Public health interventions are essential to mitigate second-hand smoke exposure, emphasizing the need for enhanced awareness campaigns and stricter policies.

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Chayal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5bd64dc445aa9033b005bhttps://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_288_25
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