A comparative analysis of risk factors of respiratory disorders in adolescents
https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2011-0-4-44-48
Abstract
Summary. To compare tobacco smoking habits and unfavorable environmental exposure as risk factors of respiratory disorders in adolescents, we questioned pupils in schools and colleges of Samara region. In total, 314 adolescents participated in the study underwent screening questioning, anthropometry, and spirometry; exhaled carbon monooxide was also measured. Results showed that tobacco smoking is stronger risk factor of respiratory disorders that unfavorable environmental exposure; while acting together these factors could potentiate each other.
About the Authors
N. S. AntonovRussian Federation
G. M. Sakharova
Russian Federation
N. A. Mokina
Russian Federation
N. I. Saraeva
Russian Federation
V. V. Donitova
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Antonov N.S., Sakharova G.M., Mokina N.A., Saraeva N.I., Donitova V.V. A comparative analysis of risk factors of respiratory disorders in adolescents. PULMONOLOGIYA. 2011;(4):44-48. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2011-0-4-44-48