Passive Smoking: According to the study, in 2023, more than 3 lakh deaths in India were to secondhand smoking. Compared to 1990, this figure has increased by about 50 percent.
Passive Smoking. Not only the smokers, the people living around them also suffer from its harm. According to a recent study published in The Lancet (world medical journal), more than 3 lakh deaths in India in 2023 were linked to secondhand smoking. Compared to 1990, this figure has increased by about 50 percent. After China, India has reported the highest number of such deaths. Its risk is considered higher for children, women and heart patients.
What is passive smoking?
When a person does not consume cigarettes or tobacco himself, but is exposed to the smoke of another person, it is called passive or secondhand smoking. During smoking, the smoke coming out of the cigarette and the smoke coming out of the smoker’s mouth mix with the surrounding air. By inhaling this air, even a non-smoking person comes in contact with harmful chemicals.
Children and heart patients are at greater risk
According to the study, in 2023, there will be more than 80 lakh deaths worldwide due to tobacco and smoking reasons. These also include people who had never smoked themselves. Long-term exposure to smoke can have serious effects on children and people with pre-existing heart problems. Smoking around pregnant women and small children can also be especially harmful.
Risk of respiratory and heart diseases
Exposure to passive smoking can cause eye irritation, throat discomfort and difficulty in breathing. Prolonged exposure may increase the risk of respiratory diseases and infections. Secondhand smoking has also been linked to serious health risks such as heart disease, stroke and lung cancer.
Make your home a smoke-free zone
The most effective way to avoid passive smoking is to stay away from secondhand smoke. Keep your home and car completely smoke-free. Maintain distance from smokers in offices, malls and other public places. It is important to keep children and elderly away from smoke. Encourage family and friends to quit smoking too. If persistent trouble breathing or other serious symptoms occur after smoke exposure, consult a doctor.
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