Then and NowFor years, people just put up with secondhand smoke. Today, people are concerned about the health problems it causes. And the concern is real. About53,000 non-smokers in the U.S. die eachyear from contact with secondhand smoke.

Harmful ChemicalsSecondhand smoke is a mix of smoke fromthe burning end of a cigarette, cigar, orpipe, and the smoke exhaled by a smoker.It has over 4,000 chemicals, including 69proven to cause cancer. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency classessecondhand smoke with some of the mostdeadly cancer causing products known—as dangerous as radon, benzene, andasbestos.

Health RisksSecondhand smoke can cause heart disease, lung disease, and several kinds ofcancer in non-smokers. It harms pets too.Even a little is dangerous. The U.S. SurgeonGeneral states that there is no safe level ofexposure to secondhand smoke.

Babies who breathe secondhand smokehave a higher risk of SIDS (Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome, or Crib Death). Childrenwho breathe it are more likely than otherkids to get ear infections, sore throats,colds, and lung problems like asthma,wheezing, and coughs.

Secondhand smoke slows healing. Peoplewho breathe it usually stay sick longer.Children are more likely to wind up inthe hospital with pneumonia, bronchitis,and severe asthma attacks.

Limit the RiskOver 90% of Americans are against smokingin public places. Many are trying to keeptheir homes and cars smoke-free. InCalifornia, as of January 1, 2008, it is againstthe law to smoke in a car if any passengeris under 18 years old.

For your children: Insist that babysitters,grandparents, or other caregivers notsmoke around them. It’s OK to be firm.

For your home and car: If you smoke,stop. You can get free help in California at 1-800-NO-BUTTS, and nationwide at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you live with smokers,ask them not to smoke in the home or car.Going to another room, or opening windows, is not enough. Ask guests not to smoke in your home or car. Get rid of ashtrays. You have a right to be safe fromsecondhand smoke.

Secondhand Smoke

QE11-2/08 ©2005 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This material was made possible by funds received from the TobaccoTax Health Protection Act of 1988—Proposition 99, through the California Department of Health Services, under contract #05-45834.

Then and NowFor years, people just put up with secondhand smoke. Today, people are concerned about the health problems it causes. And the concern is real. About53,000 non-smokers in the U.S. die eachyear from contact with secondhand smoke.

Harmful ChemicalsSecondhand smoke is a mix of smoke fromthe burning end of a cigarette, cigar, orpipe, and the smoke exhaled by a smoker.It has over 4,000 chemicals, including 69proven to cause cancer. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency classessecondhand smoke with some of the mostdeadly cancer causing products known—as dangerous as radon, benzene, andasbestos.

Health RisksSecondhand smoke can cause heart disease, lung disease, and several kinds ofcancer in non-smokers. It harms pets too.Even a little is dangerous. The U.S. SurgeonGeneral states that there is no safe level ofexposure to secondhand smoke.

Babies who breathe secondhand smokehave a higher risk of SIDS (Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome, or Crib Death). Childrenwho breathe it are more likely than otherkids to get ear infections, sore throats,colds, and lung problems like asthma,wheezing, and coughs.

Secondhand smoke slows healing. Peoplewho breathe it usually stay sick longer.Children are more likely to wind up inthe hospital with pneumonia, bronchitis,and severe asthma attacks.

Limit the RiskOver 90% of Americans are against smokingin public places. Many are trying to keeptheir homes and cars smoke-free. InCalifornia, as of January 1, 2008, it is againstthe law to smoke in a car if any passengeris under 18 years old.

For your children: Insist that babysitters,grandparents, or other caregivers notsmoke around them. It’s OK to be firm.

For your home and car: If you smoke,stop. You can get free help in California at 1-800-NO-BUTTS, and nationwide at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you live with smokers,ask them not to smoke in the home or car.Going to another room, or opening windows, is not enough. Ask guests not to smoke in your home or car. Get rid of ashtrays. You have a right to be safe fromsecondhand smoke.

Secondhand Smoke

QE11-10/08© 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This material was made possible by funds received

from the California Department of Public Health, under contract #05-45834.

Then and NowFor years, people just put up with secondhand smoke. Today, people are concerned about the health problems it causes. And the concern is real. About53,000 non-smokers in the U.S. die eachyear from contact with secondhand smoke.

Harmful ChemicalsSecondhand smoke is a mix of smoke fromthe burning end of a cigarette, cigar, orpipe, and the smoke exhaled by a smoker.It has over 4,000 chemicals, including 69proven to cause cancer. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency classessecondhand smoke with some of the mostdeadly cancer causing products known—as dangerous as radon, benzene, andasbestos.

Health RisksSecondhand smoke can cause heart disease, lung disease, and several kinds ofcancer in non-smokers. It harms pets too.Even a little is dangerous. The U.S. SurgeonGeneral states that there is no safe level ofexposure to secondhand smoke.

Babies who breathe secondhand smokehave a higher risk of SIDS (Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome, or Crib Death). Childrenwho breathe it are more likely than otherkids to get ear infections, sore throats,colds, and lung problems like asthma,wheezing, and coughs.

Secondhand smoke slows healing. Peoplewho breathe it usually stay sick longer.Children are more likely to wind up inthe hospital with pneumonia, bronchitis,and severe asthma attacks.

Limit the RiskOver 90% of Americans are against smokingin public places. Many are trying to keeptheir homes and cars smoke-free. InCalifornia, as of January 1, 2008, it is againstthe law to smoke in a car if any passengeris under 18 years old.

For your children: Insist that babysitters,grandparents, or other caregivers notsmoke around them. It’s OK to be firm.

For your home and car: If you smoke,stop. You can get free help in California at 1-800-NO-BUTTS, and nationwide at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you live with smokers,ask them not to smoke in the home or car.Going to another room, or opening windows, is not enough. Ask guests not to smoke in your home or car. Get rid of ashtrays. You have a right to be safe fromsecondhand smoke.

Secondhand Smoke

QE11-2/08 ©2005 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This material was made possible by funds received from the TobaccoTax Health Protection Act of 1988—Proposition 99, through the California Department of Health Services, under contract #05-45834.

Then and NowFor years, people just put up with secondhand smoke. Today, people are concerned about the health problems it causes. And the concern is real. About53,000 non-smokers in the U.S. die eachyear from contact with secondhand smoke.

Harmful ChemicalsSecondhand smoke is a mix of smoke fromthe burning end of a cigarette, cigar, orpipe, and the smoke exhaled by a smoker.It has over 4,000 chemicals, including 69proven to cause cancer. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency classessecondhand smoke with some of the mostdeadly cancer causing products known—as dangerous as radon, benzene, andasbestos.

Health RisksSecondhand smoke can cause heart disease, lung disease, and several kinds ofcancer in non-smokers. It harms pets too.Even a little is dangerous. The U.S. SurgeonGeneral states that there is no safe level ofexposure to secondhand smoke.

Babies who breathe secondhand smokehave a higher risk of SIDS (Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome, or Crib Death). Childrenwho breathe it are more likely than otherkids to get ear infections, sore throats,colds, and lung problems like asthma,wheezing, and coughs.

Secondhand smoke slows healing. Peoplewho breathe it usually stay sick longer.Children are more likely to wind up inthe hospital with pneumonia, bronchitis,and severe asthma attacks.

Limit the RiskOver 90% of Americans are against smokingin public places. Many are trying to keeptheir homes and cars smoke-free. InCalifornia, as of January 1, 2008, it is againstthe law to smoke in a car if any passengeris under 18 years old.

For your children: Insist that babysitters,grandparents, or other caregivers notsmoke around them. It’s OK to be firm.

For your home and car: If you smoke,stop. You can get free help in California at 1-800-NO-BUTTS, and nationwide at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. If you live with smokers,ask them not to smoke in the home or car.Going to another room, or opening windows, is not enough. Ask guests not to smoke in your home or car. Get rid of ashtrays. You have a right to be safe fromsecondhand smoke.

Secondhand Smoke

QE11-10/08© 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This material was made possible by funds received

from the California Department of Public Health, under contract #05-45834.