Biochemical markers used to ascertain exposure to cigarette smoking and environmental tobacco smoke

• Main Authors: Mohamad Noor, Zaswiza, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Draman, Samsul, Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Shaik Rahman Bux, Siti Halimah Bux, Abd Rahman, Norny Syafinaz
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: RS Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/28398/1/Abstract_ZASWIZA_M_NOOR_IIRIE_IIUM_KTN_2009.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/28398/4/certificate_IRIE_KOP_2009.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/28398/

Background: Self-reports of smoking status may not always be reliable, especially in situations where smokers feel under strong pressure to quit, but was not able to achieve. Meanwhile exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is still a public health concern, and passive smokers are still at ri...