2nd Hand Smoke

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		*Passive smoking increases the risk of stroke in non-smokers by 82%.* *Passive smoking is a cause of lung cancer.* *Mothers who smoke double the risk of cot death*
		What is Secondhand Smoke? - It's other peoples tobacco smoke or tobacco smoke in the atmosphere. It's also known as 'Passive Smoking' - It's a major cause of indoor air pollution. - It can lead to Heart Disease and Lung Cancer and can make Asthma worse What is it made of? Secondhand smoke is made up of 'sidestream smoke' which escapes from the burning cigarette, and 'mainstream smoke' exhaled by the smoker. The non-smoker breathes ‘side-stream’ smoke from the burning tip of the cigarette and 'mainstream’ smoke that has been inhaled and then exhaled by the smoker. What is Tobacco smoke made of? It contains over 4,000 chemicals . Many of the toxic gases are present in higher concentrations in ‘side-stream’ smoke than in ‘mainstream’ smoke and nearly 85% of the smoke in a room results from 'side-stream' smoke. How can I protect myself from Secondhand Smoke? At Home - make it a 'smoke free' house and don't let others smoke in it. Out & About - Go to Smoke Free Places Don't let people smoke in your car.



	*Remember -* You have a right to live, work and relax without being exposed to Secondhand smoke.