5/10/11: Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of mental health disorders in children
A study published April 2011 in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found a correlation between secondhand smoke exposure and mental illness in children, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder. Read the study abstract and an April 5, 2011 news article from the Los Angeles Times.
Last update: 5/4/11