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Second Hand Smoke

Second Hand Smoke

Smoke that has been created by a smoker and then inhaled by another person is called second hand smoke. For many years it was thought that second hand smoke was not dangerous. That has been disproved, and in fact many people get cancer from inhaling second hand smoke.

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About Second Hand Smoke

Second hand smoke is smoke that is inhaled by a person that has come from a nearby lighted cigarette or the exhaled smoke of someone smoking nearby.

A non-smoker who involuntarily inhales second hand smoke is exposed to the same chemicals as the smoker does. Those chemicals include arsenic, ethylene, vinyl chloride formaldehyde and cyanide. These chemicals enter the non-smokers body and that person then becomes at risk for the same diseases and cancers as a smoker would. Heart disease, lung cancer, asthma and bronchitis have been directly linked to second hand smoke. Children around second hand smoke are also affected. They become more likely to develop ear infection and upper respiratory infections.

The best way to prevent yourself from inhaling second hand smoke is to keep away from it completely. Do not allow others to smoke within your home or vehicle. Visit only non-smoking businesses and facilities. Many states across the United States are enforcing a no-smoking policy within public buildings including bars and restaurants. Lastly, keep your distance from those who are smoking, just sit further away or step away for a moment until that person finishes their cigarette.

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