In the 'Lifestyle' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about second-hand smoke exposure:
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Second-hand smoke. Within the last eight years, roughly how much time have you spent in smoke-filled environments? Heavy exposure is defined as being in a room with visible smoke/haze for more than 4 hours per day.
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"None / minimal" |
Little/no second-hand smoke exposure |
A risk factor |
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"1-4 years of light exposure" |
Second-hand smoke exposure |
A risk factor |
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"5-8 years of light exposure or 1-4 years heavy" |
Second-hand smoke exposure |
A risk factor |
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"5-8 years of heavy exposure" |
Much second-hand smoke exposure |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Comment |
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Cigarette Smoke Damage |
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Hearing Loss |
According to one study, smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke can be linked to an increased risk of hearing loss. The study also suggests that non-smokers who live with smokers are almost twice as likely to have hearing loss as those not exposed to smoke at home. |
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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