Environmental tobacco smoke

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Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), also known as secondhand smoke, is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the smoke exhaled by smokers. ETS is inhaled by people who are in the same room as smokers.

Health Effects[edit | edit source]

Exposure to ETS has been linked to a number of health problems. These include lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Children exposed to ETS are at an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma.

Regulation[edit | edit source]

Many countries have laws in place to protect people from exposure to ETS. These laws often include restrictions on smoking in public places and in vehicles when children are present. However, enforcement of these laws can vary.

Prevention[edit | edit source]

The best way to prevent exposure to ETS is to not allow smoking in your home or car. If you are a smoker, try to quit. If you cannot quit, make sure to smoke outside and away from other people, especially children.

See Also[edit | edit source]


Environmental tobacco smoke Resources

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