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.