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Scientific
evidence has established that there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand
smoke. The harmful contaminants found in
tobacco smoke often linger indoors for hours and can cause or exacerbate a wide
range of adverse health effects, including cancer, respiratory infections, and
asthma...Only 100% smoke-free environments provide effective protection.
Second-hand
smoke is known to be harmful and hazardous to the health of the general public
and particularly dangerous for children. Of the more than 4000 chemicals
present in tobacco smoke, more than 60 have been identified as cancer causing
chemicals, 11 of which are known to cause cancer in humans and 8 that probably
cause cancer in humans.
There
is substantial evidence that second-hand smoke is a serious health threat.
Studies suggest that even brief exposure to second-hand smoke can be harmful
and that regular exposure increases the risk of respiratory problems, heart
disease, heart attacks, and cancer. Research into smoking in the home indicates
that non-smokers who live with a smoker have a 25%-30% greater risk of
developing coronary heart disease than those who live in a smoke-free
environment.
ADHD linked to smoking in pregnancy (WA)
Estimated mortality from second-hand smoke among club, pub, tavern and
bar workers (NSW)
Smokers in Australia should be licenced
Passive smoking information sheet (Australia)
2013 Cancer Prevention Survey: findings from the tobacco control module
(NSW)
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/78319/reduce-risks/smoking-reduce-risks/publications-reports/cancer-prevention-survey-tobacco-control-module/?pp=36576&cc=5221&&ct=35
12% of Australian women smoke while pregnant.
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