Lisa Gatzke-Kopp

Jul 01, 2023

Exposure to tobacco smoke increases heavy metals in children’s saliva: Study

Exposure to tobacco smoke has been linked with an increase in the presence of non-essential heavy metals such as lead in children’s saliva, which could cause biological malfunctioning, leading to health and behavioural problems.

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Jan 28, 2021

Infants exposed to second-hand smoke may develop behavior problems later in life

When parents think of baby-proofing, they may think of baby gates and outlet covers, but there might be something less obvious to consider: whether previous occupants of their home were smokers. According to a National Institutes of Health-funded study by researchers at Penn State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), babies can be exposed to nicotine left behind in the home.

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Jan 03, 2019

How to Protect Babies From Secondhand and Thirdhand Smoke

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Dec 18, 2018

Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure

Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand smoke than previously reported, according to new Penn State-led research.

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Dec 06, 2018

Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure

NIH-funded study suggests ways to reduce risk for infants and toddlers.

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