[Same year, different source: variability in prevalence estimates of exposure to secondhand smoke in Spain].

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the variability in the prevalence of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in Spain estimated from different sources.

Design

Study comparing the prevalence of exposure to SHS using survey data.

Location

Spain, with specific analysis in Galicia and Catalonia.

Participants

General population aged 16 and over included in the following surveys: National Health Survey (NHS), Galicia Risk Behavior Information System (SICRI), and Health Survey of Catalonia (ESCA), corresponding to six editions of each.

Interventions

Questions assessing exposure to SHS were selected from the NHS, SICRI and ESCA.

Main measures

Prevalence of SHS exposure as estimated after homogenizing the definition of exposure. To compare the preval

SUBMITTER: Rey-Brandariz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856547 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature