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Health Risks of Passive Smoking

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Passive smoking is a serious health risk for both those who smoke and those who do not. Children are particularly at risk of serious health effects from second-hand smoke. The best way to protect loved ones is to quit smoking.

Environmental cigarette smoke is classified as a first category carcinogenic substance, ie it is considered a substance that causes cancer regardless of the amount that has been absorbed.

Risks of passive smoking:

Second-hand smoke has been confirmed as a cause of lung cancer in humans by several leading health authorities.
Passive smoking increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children, including asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Pregnant women exposed to passive smoke are more prone to premature birth and their baby is more at risk of low birth-weight and cot death.
Second- Hand smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.