Environmental Tobacco Smoke, Asthma Severity, and Externalizing Behaviors In African American Preschool Children

This study examined the relationship between postnatal, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure, asthma severity, and externalizing behaviors in African American preschool-age children. Results revealed significant direct effects. Children who were exposed to more ETS and who experienced poorer health symptomology were more likely to exhibit externalizing behavior problems.