Are none smokers are at health risks being around smokers?
There are as many as 60 substances in tobacco smoke, which allegedly, are the cause of cancer. Those none smokers who are exposed to cigarette smoke, have an increased 25% chance of developing heart disease and lung cancer. The smaller effects of passive smoking are, eye irritation, headaches, as well as migraines, chest infections, sore throat, dizziness and nausea. It is said that around three million people before the smoking ban in the UK, were exposed to passive smoking, just at work. Over half of the children are passive smokers in their own homes, resulting in 17,000 children each year ending up in hospital due to the effects of passive smoking. It is reported that passive smoking is a cause of respiratory disease, cot death, middle ear disease and asthma attacks in children.
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