You become a victim of cancer only because of this...

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S Venkateshwari
You become a victim of cancer only because of this...

Smoking is injurious to health. This warning is always given before any smoking advertisement. This warning is also written on the packets of cigarettes. Still, people smoke. It is important to know that people who do not smoke but live close to smokers can also be at the same risk. In research by the british medical journal The Lancet, it has been claimed that second-hand smoking is the 10th biggest cause of cancer. Know what is second-hand smoking and what is its effect on your health-

What is second-hand smoking?

Second-hand smoking is related to the smoke from cigarettes, cigars or hookahs. If you come in contact with this smoke, then understand that you are a victim of second-hand smoking. It is said that second-hand smoking has a very bad effect on children and the elderly. In many cases, it can also prove to be fatal.

What do researchers say?

Researchers say that the number of victims of second-hand smoking or passive smoking is increasing worldwide. That is, now there is a need to be careful with people who smoke.

What are the research results?

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are close to 7000 chemicals in second-hand smoke. Of these, there are hundreds of chemicals that are toxic and more than 70 can cause cancer. According to the CDC, for people who come in contact with people who smoke at home or office, the risk of lung cancer is 20 to 30%.


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