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What is another term for secondhand smoke?
What is another term for secondhand smoke?
What does secondhand smoke include?
What does secondhand smoke include?
Why have some locations implemented smoking prohibitions?
Why have some locations implemented smoking prohibitions?
What is the primary source of secondhand smoke?
What is the primary source of secondhand smoke?
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Which of the following is a consequence of exposure to secondhand smoke?
Which of the following is a consequence of exposure to secondhand smoke?
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Study Notes
Definition of Secondhand Smoke
- Secondhand smoke (SHS) is smoke from burning tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, or pipes.
- Also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
Mechanism of Exposure
- SHS occurs when non-smokers inhale smoke that is exhaled by smokers or smoke emitted from burning tobacco.
- This includes both mainstream smoke (inhaled and exhaled by the smoker) and side-stream smoke (released from the burning end of a cigarette or other tobacco products).
Health Risks
- Secondhand smoke contains numerous harmful chemicals and toxins similar to those found in firsthand smoke.
- Exposure to SHS can lead to serious health consequences for non-smokers, including respiratory issues and heightened risk of developing chronic diseases.
Regulatory Measures
- Many locations have established prohibitions on smoking in public areas, schools, and some residential properties to protect non-smokers from the dangers of SHS.
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Test your knowledge on secondhand smoke with this quiz. Learn about the dangers of inhaling tobacco smoke from burning products like cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, or pipes, and understand the impact of secondhand smoke on non-smokers' health.
