Second-Hand Smoke: What is it and how do I protect myself and my family? A clear, easy-to-ready health awareness factsheet.
This clear and easy-to-read factsheet explains the health effects of second-hand smoke and why creating smoke-free environments is important for overall health and wellbeing. It provides evidence-based information to help understand the risks and take positive steps to reduce exposure. Designed to inform and support, this factsheet is suitable for individuals, healthcare professionals, clinics, health and community centers.
A smoke-free environment creates a healthier and cleaner space for you and the members of your household.
Second-hand smoke contains about 70 chemicals known to cause cancer. Even short periods of exposure have serious health effects.
Readers will Discover:
The health effects of second-hand smoke, including cancer risk and adverse health outcomes.
What second- and third- hand smoke is
How second-hand smoke spreads.
Tips to create a smoke-free environment at home, to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke.
