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ArticleBMC public health2021

Characterization of urinary cotinine concentrations among non-smoking adults in smoking and smoke-free homes in the Korean national environmental health survey (KoNEHS) cycle 3 (2015-2017).

Jeonghoon Kim, In-Keun Shim, Soo Ran Won, Jungmin Ryu, Jongchun Lee, Hyen-Mi Chung

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Jeonghoon KimDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea. kimxls88@gmail.com.
In-Keun ShimDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
Soo Ran WonDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
Jungmin RyuDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
Jongchun LeeDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
Hyen-Mi ChungDepartment, Indoor Environment and Noise Research Division, Environmental Infrastructure Research National Institute of Environmental Research, Seo-gu, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
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Abstract

backgroundAlthough many indoor public places have implemented smoke-free regulations, private homes have remained sources of tobacco smoke pollutants. This study examined differences in urinary cotinine concentrations in the Korean non-smoking adult population between living in smoking and smoke-free homes, and the relationship of urinary cotinine concentrations with socio-demographic factors in smoke-free homes.

methodsSamples from 2575 non-smoking adults (≥19 years old) in the Korean National Environmental Health Survey cycle 3 (2015-2017), a representative Korean study, were used. Smoking and smoke-free homes were defined based on whether there were smokers at homes. Weighted linear regression models were used to determine urinary cotinine concentrations and identify factors associated with urinary cotinine.

resultsThe geometric mean of urinary cotinine concentrations for non-smoking adults living in smoking homes was 2.1 μg/L (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.8-2.4), which was significantly higher than the mean of 1.3 μg/L (95% CI = 1.2-1.4) for those living in smoke-free homes. Urinary cotinine concentrations were different significantly by home smoking status in most socio-demographic subgroups. Data from smoke-free home showed urinary cotinine concentration in adults was significantly higher in those who lived in homes with ventilation duration < 30 min/day, those who spent more time indoors at home, those who spent less time outdoors, and those who worked in non-manual or manual occupations.

conclusionsThe urinary cotinine concentration in Korean non-smoking adults living in smoking homes was higher than that in adults living in smoke-free homes. Even in smoke-free homes, home-related factors, such as ventilation duration and time spent indoors, were associated with urinary cotinine concentration. Further study is warranted to examine potential sources of tobacco smoke pollution in smoke-free homes.

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CotinineTobacco Smoke PollutionAdultEnvironmental HealthHumansRepublic of KoreaVentilationYoung AdultCotinineTobacco Smoke PollutionCotinineKoNEHSSecondhand smokeSmoke-free homeSmoking home

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