Analysis of Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Myopia Among Children Aged 6 to 8 Years in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure potentially threatens ocular health; however, its association with myopia is unknown.

Objective

To examine the association between SHS exposure and childhood myopia.

Design, setting, and participants

Cross-sectional data from the population-based Hong Kong Children Eye Study were used. Data were collected from March 5, 2015, to September 12, 2021, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Eye Center. Participants included children aged 6 to 8 years. Secondhand smoke exposure was evaluated using a validated questionnaire. All participants underwent comprehensive ophthalmic and physical examinations.

Exposure

Secondhand smoke exposure.

Main outcomes and measures

Generalized estimating equations were constructed to ex

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10176122 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature