Reflections on passive smoking and COVID-19

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2021 Aug 13;67Suppl 1(Suppl 1):22-25. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.67.Suppl1.20201047. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Despite substantial evidence on the negative effect of active smoking to Covid-19, the impact of passive smoking in the course of disease remains largely unclear. Our aim was to reflect passive smoking as a risk factor in the current pandemic. Studies are needed to increase our knowledge on passive smoking and Covid-19 implications. The reflections current findings strongly support interventions and policies to curb the tobacco epidemic.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Tobacco Products*
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution