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Child Passive Smokers Are At Risk of Lung Disease

May 23, 2012 By: Michael Category: Health

child passive smokingChildren exposed to secondhand smoke or passive smokers are at high risk pf lung problems in the long run. This conclusion is the result of study of scientists at the University of Arizona, USA.

Passive smoking is certainly known to be unhealthy, previously an article mentioned the hidden dangers of passive smoking. (more…)

Passive Smoking Will Increase Blood Pressure in Children

May 04, 2011 By: Jane Category: Children and Baby Health

children passive smokingBe careful when smoking around other people because it not only affects the health of adult passive smokers. Smoking among children turned out to increase blood pressure in their growth.

A group of researchers at the ‘Environmental Institute’ at the University of Minnesota did a research on more than six thousand children who become passive smokers. The study took place between 1999 -2006. Children were tested with cotinine chemicals to detect nicotine exposure and they had to answer some question whether they live with smokers or not. (more…)