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Every year there are about 53,800 people that die from secondhand smoke exposure. That is about 1 in 100 people around the world.

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How many people are killed by second hand smoke in the world?

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Does second hand cigarette smoke kill more than first hand cirgarette smoke?

Smoking, but the number killed by second hand smoke is significant, and since these are usually our loved ones, it should give us pause. In fact, it should make us quit.


Is it harmful for you to hang out near people who use second hand smoke?

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What is the term of smoke that is exhaled from the smokers lungs?

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How many people die second hand smoke?

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Why do people die who don't smoke?

Second hand smoke is at least as deadly as first hand, if not more. Exposure to second hand smoke can kill. If you are asking why people who don't smoke, and aren't exposed to cigarette smoke die, well, ... everyone is going to die at some point. That's just how it is.


How does quitting smoking help if second hand smoke kills?

Because the more people who quit smoking the less second hand smoke there will be. Any reduction in smoke entering your lungs is benficial.


Why is smoking an offense?

Second hand smoke can kill people and harm people. Smoking is an offense to those who do not wish to damage themselves with smoke.


If you don't smoke but father does smoke by you can you get cancer?

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Has second hand smoke killed animals?

Yes, second hand smoke is a known carcinogen to animals - please refer to the ASPCA page on animal cruelty and smoking. http://www.aspca.org/news/national/04-24-09.html