What are the Health Risks Associated with Secondhand Smoke?
Respiratory Issues: Secondhand smoke can trigger asthma attacks and increase the risk of respiratory infections, especially in children. Cancer Risk: Exposure to secondhand smoke is classified as a Group A carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indicating its potential to cause cancer in humans. Cardiovascular Diseases: Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke have a higher risk of heart disease due to the toxic effects on blood vessels and increased oxidative stress. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Infants exposed to secondhand smoke have a higher risk of SIDS.
