Pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Parents smoking in their cars with children present.
To determine prevalence and factors associated with strictly enforced smoke-free car policies among smoking parents. ⋯ The majority of smoking parents exposed their children to tobacco smoke in cars. Coupled with the finding of low rates of pediatricians addressing smoking in cars, this study highlights the need for improved pediatric interventions, public health campaigns, and policies regarding smoke-free car laws to protect children from tobacco smoke.