Secondhand smoke exposure and resting heart rate in young US adults: analysis of NHANES 2013–2018

Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shiza Sarfraz, Mohamed Fouad Elganainy, Usama Waris, Lara Alrubaye, Hassam Ali, Harigopal Sandhyavenu
DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2026.2637414
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Abstract

Background Secondhand smoke (SHS) is a major cardiovascular risk factor, but its relationship with resting tachycardia, a marker of autonomic imbalance and adverse prognosis, remains unclear in young adults.Methods We analyzed adults aged 18 to 40 years from the 2013–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). SHS exposure was defined as cotinine 0.05 to

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Heart rate and cardiovascular health Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
39
Issue
3
Pages
433–436
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN