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