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Dangers of Smoking: First, Second, and Third-Hand Smoke

Discover the harmful effects of first-hand, second-hand, and third-hand smoke. Learn about the chemicals in cigarettes and how exposure can lead to serious health issues such as cancer, respiratory problems, and more. Find out how to reduce your exposure and promote a smoke-free environment for better health.

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Dangers of Smoking: First, Second, and Third-Hand Smoke

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  1. Dangers of Smoking November 24,2014

  2. Health Info Public HealthNovember 2014

  3. What is first-hand smoke ?

  4. First-hand smoke affects a person that smokes. The person inhales smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar or pipe

  5. First hand smoke: One cigarette contains over 4,000 chemicals . Some of these chemicals can cause cancer. Here are two examples: • Ammonia (found in window cleaner) • Arsenic (found in rat poison)

  6. What is second-hand smoke ?

  7. Second-hand smoke is cigarette smoke that is inhaled by someone who is not smoking • Second-hand smoke can come from a burning cigarette, cigar or pipe or smoke exhaled by a smoker.

  8. Can second-hand smoke affect someone’s health? Studies have clearly shown that people who are exposed on a regular basis to second-hand smoke are more likely to develop (and die from) heart problems, respiratory problems, and lung cancer.

  9. What is third hand smoke ?

  10. Third-hand smokes come from the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke that stays in the air even after a cigarette, cigar, or pipe is put out.Third-hand smoke can get trapped in hair, skin, fabric, carpet, furniture, and even toys.

  11. To reduce your exposure to First, Second and Third hand smoke • Do not smoke cigarettes • Make sure your house and car are smoke-free • If you live with a smoker, encourage them to quit smoking and ask them not to smoke in the house or in the car • Cigarette Smoke belongs outside

  12. You have a right to breath fresh air!Breathing clean air = Being healthy

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