“The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke for Children and Pregnant Women”

Exposure to cigarette smoke does not only threaten the health of someone who smokes, but can also endanger the condition of passive smokers, especially in children and pregnant women.

Infants, children and pregnant women are vulnerable to health problems when exposed to cigarette smoke continuously or for a long period of time. Because cigarettes contain very toxic chemicals in it.

The smoke released by cigarettes contains chemicals that are harmful to health, such as nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cancer-triggering substances known as carcinogens. Besides causing cancer, smoking can also cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is a respiratory problem that is quite fatal if not treated immediately.

There are several risks of other health problems in children and infants who are exposed to continuous cigarette smoke, namely asthma attacks, respiratory infections, ear infections, eye irritation, bronchitis or meningitis.

Reporting from various sources, babies who are more often exposed to cigarette smoke are also more at risk of experiencing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), compared to babies or children who are far from exposure to cigarette smoke.

Meanwhile, when pregnant women are exposed to cigarette smoke, there are various health risks that can be experienced, such as miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, impaired learning ability, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

For mothers who have children, do not hesitate to rebuke someone who smokes around the house or children and babies. Chemical compounds in cigarettes that spread through the air can stick to objects, clothes, hair, and hands.

Maintain personal hygiene and the environment, especially those who have family members who smoke. If the child experiences several symptoms such as shortness of breath, skin and lips that turn blue, weakness and fever, immediately take them to the nearest hospital to be examined and find out the cause of the symptoms.

Smoking habits can increase the risk of health problems for anyone, namely cancer, heart problems, lung problems, and health problems in the mouth and teeth.

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