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How bad is second hand smoke

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Secondhand smoke is very harmful to health. It contains over 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and around 70 known to cause cancer. Here’s a breakdown of its dangers:

🔥 Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke

🫁 For Adults:

  • Increases risk of heart disease by 25–30%
  • Increases risk of lung cancer by 20–30%
  • Worsens asthma and respiratory illnesses
  • Linked to stroke and reduced lung function

👶 For Children and Babies:

  • Increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
  • More ear infections, asthma attacks, and bronchitis
  • Slower lung development
  • Higher risk of pneumonia and breathing problems

🚼 During Pregnancy:

  • Increased risk of miscarriage
  • Low birth weight
  • Premature birth
  • Developmental problems

😷 What’s in Secondhand Smoke?

Includes:

  • Carbon monoxide
  • Formaldehyde
  • Benzene
  • Ammonia
  • Arsenic
  • Cyanide

📊 No Safe Level

According to the U.S. Surgeon General and the World Health Organization:

“There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.”

Even brief exposure can be dangerous, especially in enclosed spaces like homes or cars.

✅ What You Can Do:

  • Make your home and car 100% smoke-free
  • Avoid places where smoking is allowed
  • Encourage friends or family to quit smoking or smoke outside, away from others
  • Use air purifiers—though they don’t remove all toxins, they may help slightly

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