SECONDHAND SMOKE

Secondhand Smoke Facts

· 53,000 people die every year from illnesses related to secondhand smoke exposure.

· Secondhand Smoke has over 4,000 chemical compounds. Many of these chemicals are known to cause cancer.

· 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis) in children younger than 18 months of age.

· Food service workers have a 50% greater risk of lung cancer than the general population, in part, because of their exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace.

· Constant exposure to secondhand smoke almost doubles the risk of having a heart attack

 

 

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Breathe Easy Coalition Mission Statement
A diverse group of individuals and agencies dedicated to prevention, cessation and education of tobacco and related issues.

 

Coalition Goals
Prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youth

Promote cessation opportunities and services

Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke

Eliminate disparities among population groups.

 

 

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