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Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Subsequent Academic Performance Among U.S. Youth
Kelvin Choi1, Julia Cen Chen-Sankey1, Ashley L Merianos2
1Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Bethesda, Maryland.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|March 10, 2020
Summary
Secondhand smoke exposure negatively impacts U.S. youth academic performance, with greater exposure leading to poorer grades. Reducing exposure may improve educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Secondhand smoke exposure is linked to various health issues in youth.
- Limited research exists on the specific impact of secondhand smoke on adolescent academic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the dose-response relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and academic performance in U.S. youth.
- To determine if increased exposure to secondhand smoke correlates with lower academic achievement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 9,020 non-tobacco-using adolescents (aged 12-16) from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study (Waves 2 and 3).
- Assessed past-7-day secondhand smoke exposure hours and academic performance (grades).
- Employed weighted multivariable linear regression, adjusting for sociodemographics, prior academic performance, and behavioral issues.
Main Results:
- Over 30% of U.S. youth non-tobacco users reported secondhand smoke exposure.
- Youth exposed to 1-9 hours of secondhand smoke showed poorer academic performance compared to unexposed peers.
- Adolescents exposed to 10 or more hours of secondhand smoke exhibited even more significant declines in academic performance.
Conclusions:
- A clear dose-response relationship exists between secondhand smoke exposure and academic performance in U.S. youth.
- Interventions to reduce secondhand smoke exposure could positively influence academic achievement and long-term educational attainment.
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