Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
- Volume 28 Issue 1
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- Pages.45-53
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- 2011
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- 2799-8010(eISSN)
Estimation of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Clubs Based on Urinary Cotinine Levels
요중 코티닌 농도를 이용한 클럽 이용자들의 간접흡연 수준 평가
- Lee, Yu-Jin (National Medical Center) ;
- Lee, Young-Ji (Yeungnam University Hospital) ;
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Jeon, Man-Joong
(Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
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SaKong, Joon
(Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
- Published : 2011.06.30
Abstract
Background: Increasing numbers of young people go to clubs. In Korea, however, no studies have been conducted regarding the exposure of club patrons to secondhand smoke. The present study was conducted to evaluate the degree of club customers' exposure to secondhand smoke. Methods: The study subjects included 10 male and 12 female non-smokers. The investigational site was a club located in Daegu. Urine samples were collected before exposure to secondhand smoke in the club and 6 hours after a 3-hour exposure. The urine cotinine levels were measured via the LC -MS/MS method. A survey was conducted to collect data regarding the subjects' smoking experiences and the degree of exposure to secondhand smoke in their daily lives. Results: The average urine cotinine level increased from 1.09