Thirdhand Smoke: Facts and Prevention Strategies PDF

What is Thirdhand Smoke? Thirdhand smoke occurs when tobacco smoke leaves residual nicotine and other chemicals on indoor surfaces, skin, fur and furniture, even after the air has cleared. Who is Exposed? What are the Facts? Children have increased...

What is Thirdhand Smoke? Thirdhand smoke occurs when tobacco smoke leaves residual nicotine and other chemicals on indoor surfaces, skin, fur and furniture, even after the air has cleared. Who is Exposed? What are the Facts? Children have increased exposure to thirdhand People may not consider thirdhand smoke when they smoke due to their tendency to mouth objects and decide to smoke indoors, but the risk of exposure is real touch affected surfaces. Thirdhand smoke residue can remain for weeks, Little pets = big health problems. Our furry months or years friends usually groom by licking their fur. If that Contains more than 250 chemicals fur is coated with smoke residue, they ingest There is no safe level of exposure of tobacco smoke carcinogens and toxins on top of the ones their lungs take in. Smoking in front of an open window does not prevent thirdhand smoke exposure How Can the Public be Protected from Thirdhand Smoke? Businesses, communities and individuals can take action to help prevent thirdhand smoke exposure. Do not allow smoking indoors Help smokers and other tobacco users quit through programs such as the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® at Lung.org/ffs Implement smokefree policies that help enforce a smokefree environment Do You Know the 3 R’s of Thirdhand Smoke? Chemicals in tobacco smoke that: Remain on surfaces and in dust Re-emit back into the gas phase React with other chemicals in the environment 1-800-LUNGUSA | Lung.org to make new chemicals