While the study couldnt conclusively distinguish if the children were exposed to secondhand or thirdhand smoke, the caregiver surveys point to a less obvious source of tobacco smoke exposure, said lead author Katherine McKeon, PhD candidate at Tulane Universitys Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
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Cons: Slightly bulkier than pocket-sized models
Both male and female smokers experienced similar increases in HbA1c, with levels rising by 0.12% for every 20 pack-years of smoking, regardless of gender
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Early engagement with healthcare services, combined with tobacco cessation and lifestyle changes, offers the best opportunity to prevent progression to irreversible liver damage and maintain long-term liver health