Secondhand Smoke
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Secondhand smoke exposure contributes to approximately 41,000 deaths among nonsmoking adults and 400 deaths in infants each year. Secondhand smoke causes stroke, lung cancer, and coronary heart disease in adults. Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome, acute respiratory infections, middle ear disease, more severe asthma, respiratory symptoms, and slowed lung growth.
PROTECT CHILDREN BROCHURES
These four brochures contain information on the health dangers of secondhand smoke.
PROTECTING WORKERS
Many U.S. workers continue to be involuntarily exposed to secondhand smoke in workplaces.
Related Materials
Fact Sheets
- Secondhand Smoke
- Health Effects
- Protection
- Smokefree Policies Do Not Hurt the Hospitality Industry
- Smokefree Policies Improve Air Quality
- Smokefree Policies Improve Health
- Smokefree Policies Receive Public Support
- Smokefree Policies Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure
- Smokefree Policies Reduce Smoking
- Smokefree Policies Result in High Levels of Compliance
- Ventilation Does Not Effectively Protect Nonsmokers from Secondhand Smoke
Surgeon General's Reports
- 2014
- 2010
- 2006
- The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
- Highlights
- 6 Major Conclusions of the Surgeon General's Report [PDF—104 KB]
- There Is No Risk-Free Level of Exposure [PDF—96 KB]
- What Is Secondhand Smoke? [PDF—43 KB]
- Secondhand Smoke Is Toxic and Poisonous [PDF—41 KB]
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure in the Home [PDF—40 KB]
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure in the Workplace [PDF—38 KB]
- Children Are Hurt by Secondhand Smoke [PDF—35 KB]
- How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Secondhand Smoke [PDF—29 KB]
- Highlights
- The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
Infographics
- Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure is High in Multiunit Housing
- Secondhand Smoke Can Infiltrate Into Other Units Through Hallways and Stairwells
- The Harmful Chemicals in Secondhand Smoke
- Some Groups Have Higher Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Its Harmful Effects
- Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Differs Among Children Ages 3-11 By Race and Ethnicity
- Statewide Smokefree Laws
- Prohibiting Smoking in all U.S. Government Subsidized Housing
Related Links
Related Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
- Vital Signs: Disparities in Nonsmokers’ Exposure to Secondhand Smoke—United States, 1999–2012
February 3, 2015 / Vol. 64 / Early Release
- Intro |
- Highlights |
- Full text
- Prevalence of Smokefree Home Rules — United States, 1992–1993 and 2010–2011
September 5, 2014 / Vol. 63 / No. 35
- Intro |
- Highlights |
- Full text
- Page last reviewed: February 22, 2017
- Page last updated: February 22, 2017
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