The 2006 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report has concluded that, “ There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke and that, on average, children are exposed to more secondhand smoke than adults”(health effects of second hand smoke in children,2007). Avoiding children to second hand smoking exposure prevents weaker lung development in babies and lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia in older children. Second hand smoke gives asthmatic children more frequent and severe asthmatic attacks. It increases ear infections in children. Children are not able to say" I do want to inhale this poison". Children are precious, keep them healthy and avoid them from second hand smoke exposure.
Tips to protect kids from second hand smoke
· Do not smoke. Make home and vehicle smoke free.
· If you want to smoke , then smoke outside
· Choose smoke free environment such as smoke free restaurants.
Reference
Children and second hand smoke exposure.Retrieved on November 17.2008 from http://www.cdc.gov/features/children and smoke
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1 comment:
This is all very important information. I am trying to quit smoking right now because I want to have another baby. I am finding it very difficult but will succeed next time as I plan to be very well equipped with information etc. Thanks for your Blog on second hand smoking in children.
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