The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union
Introduction Despite existing legislation, a large proportion of the European Union (EU) population is exposed to occupational secondhand smoke (SHS). The aim of this study was to explore associations between occupational exposure to SHS and self-reported life satisfaction. Material and Methods We...
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| author | Nikita B. Rajani Iris T. Vlachantoni Constantine I. Vardavas Filippos T. Filippidis |
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Despite existing legislation, a large proportion of the European Union (EU) population is exposed to occupational secondhand smoke (SHS). The aim of this study was to explore associations between occupational exposure to SHS and self-reported life satisfaction.
Material and Methods
We analysed data collected through the Eurobarometer survey (wave 82.4) from n = 11,788 individuals working in indoor spaces. The sample was representative of the population of the 28 EU member states. We fitted a multilevel logistic regression model adjusting for smoking, age, gender, occupation, area of residence, education, difficulty paying bills, marital status and social class.
Results
27.5% of those working indoors reported at least some occupational exposure to SHS. People exposed to occupational SHS were less likely to report that they were satisfied with the life they lead (adjusted Odds Ratio = 0.72, 95% Confidence Interval: 0.60-0.87). The effect of occupational exposure on life satisfaction did not differ by smoking status, with all interaction terms between smoking status and occupational exposure to SHS not statistically significant.
Conclusions
Exposure to SHS at the workplace does not only have negative consequences on physical health, but it can also impact life satisfaction of smokers and non-smokers. Our findings highlight the need for stricter enforcement of smokefree environments at the workplace in the EU. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97c6cf97ed5d4504ab25a0e934203adb2022-12-21T23:18:47ZengEuropean PublishingTobacco Induced Diseases1617-96252017-03-0115March10.1186s12971-017-0127-x69736The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European UnionNikita B. Rajani0Iris T. Vlachantoni1Constantine I. Vardavas2Filippos T. Filippidis3Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomNational Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomClinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, GreeceDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomIntroduction Despite existing legislation, a large proportion of the European Union (EU) population is exposed to occupational secondhand smoke (SHS). The aim of this study was to explore associations between occupational exposure to SHS and self-reported life satisfaction. Material and Methods We analysed data collected through the Eurobarometer survey (wave 82.4) from n = 11,788 individuals working in indoor spaces. The sample was representative of the population of the 28 EU member states. We fitted a multilevel logistic regression model adjusting for smoking, age, gender, occupation, area of residence, education, difficulty paying bills, marital status and social class. Results 27.5% of those working indoors reported at least some occupational exposure to SHS. People exposed to occupational SHS were less likely to report that they were satisfied with the life they lead (adjusted Odds Ratio = 0.72, 95% Confidence Interval: 0.60-0.87). The effect of occupational exposure on life satisfaction did not differ by smoking status, with all interaction terms between smoking status and occupational exposure to SHS not statistically significant. Conclusions Exposure to SHS at the workplace does not only have negative consequences on physical health, but it can also impact life satisfaction of smokers and non-smokers. Our findings highlight the need for stricter enforcement of smokefree environments at the workplace in the EU.http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/The-association-between-occupational-secondhand-smoke-exposure-and-life-satisfaction-among-adults-in-the-European-Union,69736,0,2.htmllife satisfactiontobacco secondhand smokeoccupationalEuropesmokingpassive smoking |
| spellingShingle | Nikita B. Rajani Iris T. Vlachantoni Constantine I. Vardavas Filippos T. Filippidis The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union Tobacco Induced Diseases life satisfaction tobacco secondhand smoke occupational Europe smoking passive smoking |
| title | The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union |
| title_full | The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union |
| title_fullStr | The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union |
| title_full_unstemmed | The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union |
| title_short | The association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the European Union |
| title_sort | association between occupational secondhand smoke exposure and life satisfaction among adults in the european union |
| topic | life satisfaction tobacco secondhand smoke occupational Europe smoking passive smoking |
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