Leading Bangladeshi TV channel, ATN Bangla recently featured ARK Foundation and our research article: βThe Effect of Adult Smoking Behavior on Childrenβs Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: An Analysis Based on Salivary Cotinine Levels Among Children in Dhaka and Karachi.β The findings are clear: — 92% of children in Dhaka showed evidence of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. — Even in nonsmoking or βsmoke-freeβ homes, children were still exposed. — Weak enforcement of smoke-free laws continues to put childrenβs health at risk. This coverage shines a light on the urgent need for stronger tobacco control policies and protection for our children.
