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Second-hand smoke is a serious health hazard that can have devastating effects on children's lungs and overall health. It contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer ...

In Ho Chi Minh City, second-hand smoke remains a nuisance in public places as it continually irritates many non-smokers.

This ordinance, adopted by the City Council on Dec. 18, aims to safeguard residents people from the health risks of ...

Each report follows an extensive hearing and study process by the Commission and its staff, including testimony from a variety of affected groups, a review of existing research, and in some cases ...

Methods We used nationally representative household samples (n=369 654) collected through the Demographic Health Surveys between 2010 and 2014 to calculate daily exposure to secondhand smoke (ESHS) ...

The EU is encouraging member states to update and expand the existing legislation on smoke and aerosol-free environments. On this page Tobacco use and second-hand smoke Health benefits of smoke-free ...

Young people are also more vulnerable to the effects of second-hand smoke because their lungs are still developing. Children who live in a house where adults smoke are at higher risk of breathing ...

Exposure to secondhand smoke could increase the risk of developing oral cancer by 51 percent for individuals, according to a new meta-analysis of prior cancer studies, published in the journal Tobacco ...

Today’s recommendation will help prevent such diseases by reducing the likelihood of exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols, particularly among children and young people. Since the adoption of the ...

Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke may experience a range of respiratory problems, including persistent coughing, wheezing, and an increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. Children ...