Secondhand smoke is cigarette smoke in the air that people breathe even when they are not smoking. Any amount of secondhand smoke can be immediately harmful.
Adults exposed to secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of:
- Heart disease
- Lung cancer
- Breathing problems
- Cold and flu
- Dying younger than people not exposed to secondhand smoke
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of:
- Dental cavities
- Lung infections
- Ear infections
- Asthma
Pregnant women exposed to secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of:
- Having a low-birth weight baby
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Pets exposed to secondhand smoke are at a higher risk of:
- Oral cancer
- Lung cancer
- Nasal cancer
- Lymphomas
Quitting smoking can help protect your family, pets, and loved ones from diseases caused by secondhand smoke.
Benefits of quitting or swipe left
Harmful effects of tobacco or swipe right
