Passive Smoking: Definition, Types, and Effects - Verywell Health
WEBFeb 10, 2023 · Lung Health. Definition and Dangers of Passive Smoking. By Lynne Eldridge, MD. Updated on February 10, 2023. Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD. Print. Passive smoking refers to the involuntary inhalation of smoke from cigarettes or other tobacco products smoked by other people.
What is passive smoking? | Health risks of passive smoking
WEBPassive smoking puts people at higher risk of smoking-related diseases. It can cause lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. It may also increase the risk of some other types of cancer, such as breast cancer, and a serious lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Secondhand Smoke and Cancer - NCI - National Cancer Institute
WEBSecondhand smoke (sometimes called passive smoke, environmental tobacco smoke, or involuntary smoke) is a mixture of sidestream smoke (the smoke from the burning tip of a cigarette or other smoked tobacco product) and mainstream smoke (smoke exhaled by a smoker that is diluted by the surrounding air) ( 1 – 3 ).
Passive smoking - Wikipedia
WEBPassive smoking is the inhalation of tobacco smoke, called passive smoke, secondhand smoke (SHS) or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), by individuals other than the active smoker. It occurs when tobacco smoke diffuses into the surrounding atmosphere as an aerosol pollutant, which leads to its inhalation by nearby bystanders …
Secondhand Smoke: Health Risks & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBSecondhand smoke is what you inhale accidentally (called passive smoking) when you are near sources of tobacco smoke. For example, at parties or public gatherings, you might mingle with people who smoke. You may not feel any changes, but breathing secondhand smoke can affect your health. What is secondhand smoke?
The Health Effects of Passive Smoking: An Overview of Systematic ...
WEBOct 6, 2015 · In comparison, the effects of passive smoking on health are not fully understood. Existing studies suggest that passive smoking and active smoking might equally increase the risk of certain diseases, such as female breast cancer , allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, and food allergy .
Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders | US EPA. January 2018 marked the 25th anniversary of the landmark EPA health assessment, Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders.
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke (Environmental Tobacco Smoke)
WEBIt is also called environmental tobacco smoke, involuntary smoke, and passive smoke. More than 7,000 chemicals have been identified in secondhand tobacco smoke. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, including arsenic, benzene, beryllium, chromium, and formaldehyde. How are people exposed to secondhand smoke?
Passive smoking - European Lung Foundation
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Passive smoke is classed as cancer-causing by the World Health Organization and there are no safe levels of exposure. Passive smoking can cause premature death, disease and disability in adults and children. In adults: passive smoking is known to cause lung cancer, coughing, wheezing and other illnesses such as …
The Health Effects of Passive Smoking: An Overview of …
WEBOct 6, 2015 · Passive smoking appears not to be significantly associated with eight diseases or health problems, but significantly elevates the risk for eleven specific diseases or health problems, including invasive meningococcal disease in children (OR 2.18; 95% CI 1.63–2.92), cervical cancer (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.35–2.21), Neisseria meningitidis …
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