Health Risks of Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure

Abstract

The third issue of GBE kompakt has the latest information on passive smoking. The prevalence of passive smoking in Germany is illustrated by data from the German Health Update Telephone Survey (GEDA 2009) and the National Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS). The issue also discusses the associated health risks and the current status of tobacco control in Germany.