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Why should I care about second-hand smoke?
Because it can harm your
family, friends,
and yourself! Find out more...
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FACT  Tobacco
use kills more people in America than other drugs,
alcohol, murders, suicide, car accidents, and AIDS
combined.
FACT
Secondhand Smoke contains at
least 250 chemicals known to be toxic or cause cancer.
FACT The
3 products kids smoke the most are the 3 most
heavily advertised.
FACT Young
people must be targets because cigarette companies
are losing older customers to death and disease.
FACTSome
people skip meals because they only have enough
money for cigarettes.
FACT Cigarette
smoke
contains acetone as does nail polish.
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| Did
you know...? |
 Secondhand tobacco smoke
is a "class A carcinogen". It causes cancer in
humans and there is NO known safe level of exposure.
It also causes heart
disease and lung disease, and can result in
complications during pregnancy
Children exposed to
secondhand smoke are more likely to develop ear
infections, colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis, asthma, and
allergies. |
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