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Even 30 minutes of
secondhand smoke exposure
daily can cause heart damage similar to that of a habitual smoker.
SECONDHAND SMOKE KILLS


People who are exposed to daily secondhand smoke have a 30% higher death and disease rate than that of non-smokers.


Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in this country, behind smoking and alcohol/drug abuse.


It is estimated that secondhand smoke causes 3,000 lung cancer deaths and more than 50,000 coronary heart disease deaths every year.


Secondhand smoke is also associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and unhealthy (lower birth weight) infants. Smoking by mothers is linked to a higher risk of their babies developing asthma in childhood.


Babies and children raised in a household where there is smoking have more ear infections, colds, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems than children from non-smoking families

 

 
 

The Ohio County Tobacco Prevention Coalition (SmokefreeOC) is a group of people interested in the health and welfare of those who live, work, eat, and play in Ohio County.

Our main focus is tobacco education, and most recently, we have been involved in educating the public concerning the harmful effects of smoking and secondhand smoke.

We totally support the efforts of the Wheeling Ohio County Board of Health and their recent efforts to provide smokefree (healthy) environments for those who are exposed to secondhand smoke in Ohio County.

Announcing our new Brooke/Hancock County Tobacco Prevention Coalition! If you would like to contact us please address e-mail to: info@smokefreeoc.com

Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel/Tyler county Tobacco Prevention Coalitions are continuing to meet at least quarterly.

 

 

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