How Does Smoking Affect The Ones I Love?

Second hand smoke

We all know about the risks of smoking but have you been worried about the risks of exposure to second hand smoke?

Second hand smoke:

Increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease in non-smokers
Reduced lung function in people with asthma and those with chronic chest problems
Increases the risk of lower respiratory infections and middle ear disease in children
Doubles the risk of bacterial meningitis
Doubles the risk of cot death for babies who live with smokers

As 80-85% of smoke is INVISIBLE, what you see is only a very small percentage of the second hand smoke that is produced when a cigarette is smoked.

Remember – There is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke.

If you’ve considered the risks of second hand smoke as a reason for quitting, not only will stopping smoking improve your health but the health of loved ones too.

How does smoking affect the ones I love?