Secondhand Smoke Still A Problem for Children
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Secondhand Smoke: A Persistent Threat to Children
A Continuing Concern
Recent findings reveal that around 3 million children aged six and younger are still regularly exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes. Despite progress, the issue remains significant.
Survey Insights
Conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a survey of over 14,000 households found that lower-income and lower-education households are more frequently affected. Notably, 90% of children’s exposure is due to parental smoking, while visitors contribute less than 1%.
Health Risks
Secondhand smoke poses severe health risks, particularly to developing children. It increases the likelihood of asthma attacks, respiratory and ear infections, and is linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in infants under one year old. Annually, it exacerbates asthma symptoms in up to 1 million children and causes 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory infections, leading to thousands of hospitalizations.
Steps to Protect Your Child
To minimize risks, consider these steps:
1. Avoid smoking in your home or car, and don’t allow others to do so. Smoke lingers in the air and on clothing, so opening windows or changing rooms isn't effective.
Secondhand smoke continues to pose a serious risk to children’s health, emphasizing the need for more robust protective measures.
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