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Second-Hand Smoke

Learn about the dangers of second-hand smoke and how it affects children and adults. Discover the diseases and chemicals associated with passive smoking, reasons to ban smoking in public places, and the impact of smoking advertisements. Take action to spread awareness and create a healthier future.

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Second-Hand Smoke

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  1. Second-Hand Smoke

  2. What is second hand smoke? • Smoke given off by a burning tobacco product.

  3. 37% of children have been exposed to second hand smoke. (American) Goce risteski, apimages.com

  4. Chemicals * Formaldehyde * Benzene * Vinyl chloride * Arsenic ammonia * Hydrogen cyanide (American) Fotolia, apimages.com

  5. Diseases • 20% of cancer deaths (Sleiman, M.) • Heart disease • Lung cancer • Strokes (centers) Etoileark, apimages.com

  6. What happens to children • Ear infections • Asthma attacks • Respiratory symptoms • Respiratory infections • Sudden infant death syndrome “SIDS” Goce risteski, apimages.com

  7. Reasons to ban smoking in pubic places • Negative health consequences • Litter reduction • Lingering order • Healthier work places • The cost (Rutherford)

  8. Advertisements and commercials • Shows danger in smoking • Emotional so that it touches peoples feelings • Effects that it has on your health

  9. Advertisements and Commercials

  10. What’s happening • New law to regulate tobacco products and marking. (Campaign) Etoileark, apimages.com

  11. The future • Healthier • Breath clean air • Smell of smoke • Socializing

  12. Take action • Spread awareness • Educate others • Write a letter to state representative • Good role model It’s a controlled substance and with that comes responsibility and respect other people’s health.

  13. Citations • American Lung Association. (2009). Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet. N.p. Retreived on 12 Apr. 2016 from http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-facts/health-effects-of-secondhand-smoke.html • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, August 20). Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Facts. Retrieved on April 12, 2016 from http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/general_facts/ • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (2014, June). Secondhand Smoke, Kids and Cars. Retrieved on April 12, 2016 from http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/ • Sleiman, M., Gundel, L.A., Pankow, J.F., et al. (2010) Formation of carcinogens indoors by surface mediated reactions of nicotine with nitrous acid, leading to potential thirdhand smoke hazards. Proc Natl AcadSci USA. 107 (15):6576-6581. http://www.pnas.org/content/107/15/6576.full • Rutherford, J. (2009, Oct). 5 Reasons to ban smoking in public places. The Richmond Register. Retrieved on April 12, 2016 from http://www.richmondregister.com/news/lifestyles/reasons-to-ban-smoking-in-public-places/article_f0830ffb-2986-5232-99aa-c77c61a2fb01.html

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