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What are two negative physical effects of being exposed to secondhand smoke?
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∙ 12y ago
depends, since the category is both tobacco and marijuana ,from ciggarettes pretty much what you read on the packs is what you get ,it can damage lungs ,make Asthma worse ,smells like cig butts and all in all it isn't too good for your body, marijuana on the other hand ,in latest news reports has been found to have cell regenrating properties ,most you get is a buzz ,you laugh a bit ,feel gitty ,possibly hungry :P, and mostly will smell like you sat in a cypresshill concert lol, there are no adverse affects to exposure to marijuana smoke ,tobacco though is a complete 180 though in that field
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What is the effects of smoking on the smokers and surrounding people?
Smoking can lead to a number of diseases such as heart disease, lung cancer and strokes. People who are exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk of these diseases.
What are the negative effects of carcinogenic?
Negative effects of something carcinogenic is that it causes people to stay away from it which may harm its sales numbers. Or if it is currently being exposed to people, they may not know it is carcinogenic and are at risk of developing cancer.
How many people in the average community are affected from secondhand smoke?
One hundred percent of those who are exposed to it.
How many teens are exposed to second hand smoke?
740,000 teens between the ages of 13 and 15 are exposed worldwide. In the surveys, nearly half of the teens -- 47% -- reported being exposed to secondhand smoke at home during the previous week. A similar percentage -- 48% -- reported secondhand smoke exposure in other places during the previous week.
How many people are exposed to second hand smoke?
740,000 teens between the ages of 13 and 15 are exposed worldwide. In the surveys, nearly half of the teens -- 47% -- reported being exposed to secondhand smoke at home during the previous week. A similar percentage -- 48% -- reported secondhand smoke exposure in other places during the previous week.
Is exposed an adjective?
It can be (an exposed negative, exposed secrets). The word exposed is a form of the verb to expose (to reveal).
What is somatic effect?
Somatic effects are those which occur in the exposed individual. Genetic effects may affect subsequent unexposed generations; somatic effects are limited to the exposed individual.
Does passive smoking cause respiratory problems and increase the risk of heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmokers?
OF COURSE! & since I care, hear are a list of te Results for smoking, and second hand smokers--> What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the smoke exhaled by smokers. Secondhand smoke is also called environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and exposure to secondhand smoke is sometimes called involuntary or passive smoking. Secondhand smoke contains more that 4,000 substances, several of which are known to cause cancer in humans or animals. EPA has concluded that exposure to secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer in adults who do not smoke. EPA estimates that exposure to secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths per year in nonsmokers. Exposure to secondhand smoke has also been shown in a number of studies to increase the risk of heart disease. Serious Health Risks to Children Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke because they are still developing physically, have higher breathing rates than adults, and have little control over their indoor environments. Children exposed to high doses of secondhand smoke, such as those whose mothers smoke, run the greatest relative risk of experiencing damaging health effects. Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause asthma in children who have not previously exhibited symptoms. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Infants and children younger than 6 who are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of lower respiratory track infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Children who regularly breathe secondhand smoke are at increased risk for middle ear infections. Health Risks to Children with Asthma Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease affecting 1 in 13 school aged children on average. Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause new cases of asthma in children who have not previously shown symptoms. Exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger asthma attacks and make asthma symptoms more severe.
What is exposed and developed print film referred to?
Negative.
What most likely causes lung cancer?
The highest risk of cancer is for people that smoke. Perhaps the next highest risk is for people exposed to secondhand smoke. And then after that would be people that are exposed to toxic chemicals and pollutants in the air that they breathe.
Evil effects of advertising on children?
Children are exposed to evil effects of advertising. They may believe only certain traits are beautiful or be exposed to violence or adult themes as a result.
What would most likely cause lung cancer?
The highest risk of cancer is for people that smoke. Perhaps the next highest risk is for people exposed to secondhand smoke. And then after that would be people that are exposed to toxic chemicals and pollutants in the air that they breathe.
