Kids exposed to secondhand smoke have poorer learning ability, memory as adults

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A weak association was also found between exposure to tobacco smoke and short term and spatial working memory. FMTNews Smoke

“Previous studies have focused on adulthood exposure or on the short-term effects of childhood exposure, whereas this study brings novel information on the long-term associations between secondhand smoking exposure in childhood and cognitive function in midlife,” says Senior Researcher Suvi Rovio.

The researchers say that the findings highlight the negative effects that exposure to secondhand smoke can have on children, and that efforts should be made to prevent this exposure both at home and in other areas.

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