Dangers of SmokingNovember 24,2014

Health Info Public Health

November 2014

What is first-hand smoke ?

First-hand smoke affects a person that smokes. The person inhales

smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar or

pipe

One cigarette contains over 4,000 chemicals . Some of these chemicals can cause cancer.

Here are two examples:•Ammonia (found in window cleaner)•Arsenic (found in rat poison)

First hand smoke:

What is second-hand smoke ?

• Second-hand smoke is cigarette smoke that is inhaled by someone who is not smoking

• Second-hand smoke can come from a burning cigarette, cigar or pipe or smoke exhaled by a smoker.

Studies have clearly shown that people who are exposed on a regular basis to second-hand smoke are more likely to develop (and die from) heart problems, respiratory problems, and lung cancer.

Can second-hand smoke affect someone’s health?

What is third hand smoke ?

• Third-hand smokes come from the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke that stays in the air even after a cigarette, cigar, or pipe is put out.

Third-hand smoke can get trapped in hair, skin, fabric, carpet, furniture, and even toys.

To reduce your exposure to First, Second and Third hand smoke• Do not smoke cigarettes• Make sure your house and car are

smoke-free• If you live with a smoker,

encourage them to quit smoking and ask them not to smoke in the house or in the car

• Cigarette Smoke belongs outside

You have a right to breath fresh air!

Breathing clean air = Being healthy