Tobacco: The Smoker’s Gun A tool for trainers Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, Mauritius (Health Information, Education and Communication Unit) Tel: ,
Passive smoking (1) OFFICE
Passive smoking (2) Mainstream smoke Sidestream smoke
Passive smoking (3) Youth aged 13 to 15 yrs EXPOSURE to tobacco smoke who smoke who do not smoke Home63%29% Public places88%70% Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2008
Passive smoking (4) COMPLICATIONS (ADULTS) Cancer Stroke Heart attack, angina Worsening of emphysema Asthma
Passive smoking (5) EFFECTS ON CHILDREN Ear infections Respiratory infections (bronchitis & pneumonia) Asthma Wheezing, cough, breathlessness
Passive smoking (6) Risk of lung cancer in non-smoker Increases by 25%