For every
person who dies because of smoking, leaves behind 30 people to suffer with serious smoking related illness.
What
are diseases associated with second-hand smoke?
- Cancer (lung, throat, head and neck, colorectal)
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Diabetes complications
- Buerger’s disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Gum disease
- Preterm birth
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Vision loss
- Dual use (the current use of both cigarettes and electronic cigarettes)
- Mental health conditions (depression and anxiety)
Who should be targeted for awareness against second hand
smoke?
- Primary audiences include adult smokers between ages 18 through 54.
- Secondary audiences include family members, health care providers, and faith communities.
Tips To Avoid Second Hand Smoke :-
- Don't allow smoking in your home. If your guests smoke, ask them to do it outside.
- If your partner smokes, encourage him or her to quit.
- Don't allow smoking in your vehicle.
- Only visit restaurants and other businesses that enforce no-smoking policies.
- Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones.
MOST IMPORTANT :- #SUPPORT #ENCOURAGE #QUIT
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