Did you know that people who do not smoke but inhale secondhand smoke are exposed to the same harmful chemicals as smokers? Over time, secondhand smoke exposure can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, respiratory problems, ear and lung infections in children, asthma attacks, and giving birth to babies with low birth weight. Because children breathe faster than adults, they are more vulnerable to secondhand smoke. Children with parents who smoke are 200-400 times more likely to develop asthma. So if you've made a choice to not smoke, make sure you and your children
do not suffer the consequences.
For more information about secondhand smoke, take a look at
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/tobac-tabac/body-corps/second-eng.php
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