Smoking Alert
Be aware of second and third-hand smoking also
Most of the people who smoke in public places ignore the people around them. Most of us do not know that the toxic smoke particles adhere our cloths, skin and articles around. So being a nonsmoker does not make you immune from smoking hazards called the secondhand smoke.
Second-hand Smoke: Second-hand smoke contains thousands of toxic chemicals and contributes to various health problems — from heart diseases to cancer.
Third-hand smoke: Third-hand smoke refers to the cigarette byproducts that cling to smokers' hair and clothing as well as to household fabrics, carpets and surfaces — even after secondhand smoke has cleared. Doctors coined the term to raise awareness about the danger these invisible tobacco toxins pose to small children, who are especially susceptible as they breathe near, crawl on, play on, touch and contaminate mouth by surface dust. The only way to fully protect your children and non-smoking adults in your family is to make your home and car smoke-free.
With planning, you can reduce or eliminate exposure to smoking hazards. Start with these simple steps:
-Don't allow smoking in your home. If family members or guests want to smoke, ask them to step outside.
-Don't allow smoking in your vehicle. If a passenger must smoke on the road, stop at a rest stop for a smoke break outside the car.
-Insist that smoking restrictions be enforced in your workplace.
-Choose smoke-free care facilities.
-Patronise businesses with no-smoking policies. Many restaurants and other establishments are entirely smoke-free. Reinforce these no-smoking policies by telling the management that you appreciate the healthy air.
So to make a healthy society, healthy environment, healthy family, please come forward with determination to quit smoking.
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