Secondhand Smoke and Children
World No Tobacco Day
Secondhand Smoke and Children
At least 500 Million children worldwide are exposed to secondhand smoke at home.
Breathing in secondhand smoke can increase a child’s risk of respiratory illness including:
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Cough, wheeze, & breathlessness
No amount of Secondhand smoke is safe.
Smoke-free environments protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke and help keep their lungs healthy.
