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Risks for Smokers and Nonsmokers Environmental tobacco smoke (second hand smoke)- air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke Mainstream smoke- smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker Sidestream smoke- the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar. (more dangerous)
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Effects of smoke on Nonsmokers ETS effects people of all ages, causing eye irritation, headaches, ear infection, and coughing 3000 people every year are diagnosed with lung cancer caused by second hand smoke
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Effects on Unborn Children and Infants Smoking while pregnant can harm an unborn child Nicotine passes though the placenta, constructing blood vassals of the fetus, it also limits the amount of oxygen both the mother, and the baby receives Negative effects include: impaired fetal growth, miscarriage, prenatal death, premature delivery, low birth rate, deformities, and stillbirth
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Effects of smoke on Young Children Sore throatsEar infections Upper respiratory problems Double the risk of developing lung cancer Children of Smokers
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Effects of smoke on Young Children Children of smokers are 3 times more likely to smoke then those of nonsmokers.
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Reducing your Risks Ask visitors to your house to refrain from smoking while inside or near a doorway If someone smokes in your house, you can open windows and request certain rooms to remain smoke free Use air cleaners to help remove contaminants in the air
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Must be 18 to buy tobacco products
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