Parental smoking and respiratory outcomes in young childhood cancer survivors
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Parental smoking, particularly maternal, increases respiratory issues in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). Healthcare providers should offer smoking cessation support to these families.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Oncology
- Public Health
- Respiratory Medicine
Background
- Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) face elevated risks of respiratory disease due to cancer treatments.
- Passive smoke exposure negatively impacts respiratory health.
- Parental smoking is a modifiable risk factor for respiratory conditions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of parental smoking among CCS in Switzerland.
- To examine the association between parental smoking and respiratory outcomes in CCS.
Main Methods
- A cohort of 1037 CCS (survived ≥5 years post-diagnosis) was surveyed between 2007-2022.
- Parents reported on child's respiratory symptoms (upper and lower respiratory tract infections, asthma, cough, wheeze) and smoking habits.
- Multivariable logistic regression analyzed the link between parental smoking and respiratory outcomes.
Main Results
- 18% of mothers and 23% of fathers reported current smoking.
- CCS exposed to maternal smoking showed increased odds of recurrent upper respiratory infections (OR 2.1) and lower respiratory symptoms (OR 2.0).
- No significant association was found between paternal smoking and CCS respiratory outcomes.
Conclusions
- A significant percentage of CCS in Switzerland are exposed to parental smoking.
- Maternal smoking is linked to a higher incidence of respiratory problems in CCS.
- Interventions targeting caregiver smoking cessation are crucial for improving CCS health.
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