Secondhand smoke and lung disease: How does passive smoking affect our lungs?

  Passive smoke, also known as second-hand smoke or ambient smoke, is a mixture of smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette and smoke that is exhaled by the smoker. It is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. One of the organs most affected by secondhand smoke is the lungs. In this article, we will look

Passive smoke and cancer: Understanding relationships

  Passive smoke, or tobacco smoke inhaled by non-smokers, is a serious public health threat. Among the many harmful health effects associated with secondhand smoke, cancer risk is one of the most alarming. This article discusses the links between secondhand smoke and cancer.   What is secondhand smoke?  Passive smoke, also known as

Secondhand smoke and heart disease: How does passive smoking affect our hearts?

  Smoking is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Passive smoke, often improperly downplayed, also poses a significant risk to heart health. In this article, we will discuss how secondhand smoke affects our hearts and cardiovascular system.   Passive smoke: what is it?  Passive smoke, also known as ambient smoke or

Review of failures and successes in the fight against passive smoking

  Secondhand smoke poses a serious threat to public health, leading to many diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory diseases. The fight against secondhand smoke has seen many successes over the years, but also failures. Below is an overview of these challenges and achievements.   Successes   Smoking bans 

Secondhand smoke policy and regulation: An overview of global approaches

  Secondhand smoke, or tobacco smoke inhaled by non-smokers, is a major risk factor for many diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Because of the serious health risks associated with secondhand smoke, many countries around the world have adopted policies and regulations to protect people from exposure to secondhand

Secondhand smoke in the home: how to minimize the risk?

  Tobacco smoke from secondhand smoke, also known as ambient smoke or secondhand smoke, is a serious health risk for non-smokers. At home, where we are most often and where we spend the most time, the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke is particularly high. Here are some tips on how to minimize the risk of secondhand smoke at home.   Create

Secondhand smoke prevention strategies: How to protect yourself and others

  Secondhand smoke, also known as secondhand smoke or ambient smoke, is tobacco smoke that is inhaled by non-smokers. It is a serious health risk, leading to many diseases, including lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help you avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Here are some ways to protect

Children and secondhand smoke: Fetal and neonatal development

  Exposure to secondhand smoke is harmful to everyone, but it is especially dangerous to children who are still in the womb and to newborns. Tobacco contains many toxic substances that can cross the placenta and damage the developing fetus. After birth, infants continue to be exposed to tobacco smoke through second-hand smoke inhaled from the

Passive smokers with chronic diseases: double the risk

  Passive smoke, also known as ambient smoke or second-hand smoke, is smoke from a smoker that is inhaled by non-smokers. It contains many toxic substances that can be harmful to health. People with chronic diseases are particularly vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke. Here's why.   Passive smoke and cardiovascular disease 

Passive smoking elderly: Specific risks and challenges

  Passive smoke, also known as ambient smoke or second-hand smoke, is tobacco smoke inhaled by non-smokers. It consists of smoke emitted from the end of a burning cigarette and smoke exhaled by the smoker. Although secondhand smoke is dangerous for everyone, the elderly exposed to secondhand smoke are in a particularly vulnerable position. Let's take a