second hand smoke more dangerous than you think Quit smoking as a New Year’s gift for your loved ones in 2023. TRC reveals passive smoking. Kills 8 million people worldwide/year Children inhaling toxic smoke, both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, 50-100% risk of asthma, sudden death, adults at risk of lung cancer Coronary artery disease/cerebral stenosis, the cost of treatment is 20,269 baht/case, the whole country is estimated to have lost about 779 million baht.
On January 2, 2023, Assistant Prof. Dr. Wich Kasemsub, MD Director of the Center for Research and Knowledge Management for Tobacco Control (TRUC) mentioned the case of Facebook user “BorTor Baitoey” posted about his experience of being ill with end-stage lung cancer. This is caused by others inhaling the smell of cigarette smoke. Although he is only 24 years old, the World Health Organization (WHO) says cigarettes kill up to 8 million people worldwide each year, of which 1.2 million are those exposed to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke is estimated to kill up to 65,000 children a year, who have a 50-100% increased risk of developing acute respiratory illnesses such as asthma and sudden death. While adults with long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, the most common diseases were lung cancer, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. Including e-cigarette vapor also causing danger by US research Published in the medical journal Thorax, found that children exposed to vaping at home had a 40% increase in bronchitis and a 53% increase in respiratory distress.
Assistant Prof. Dr. Wich further said that according to a survey by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2021, millions of Thais were found to be exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes, with 23.7 percent of smokers being exposed to the passive smoke. smoking at home For every 10 households, there are 5 households with smokers and 3 households who smoke at home. It makes at least 5 million children at least. Exposure to secondhand smoke in the home This is in line with the 2019 Economic Burden and Prognosis of Preschoolers Report by the TRC in collaboration with Mahidol University, which found that smokers in the home cause secondhand smoke. It affects the health of children aged 6 months to 5 years with acute asthma attacks, where 67% have a chance of recurring emergency illness and 32% have severe symptoms requiring hospitalisation. Children hospitalized with acute asthma attacks The average cost of treatment for 1 case is 20,269 baht for the whole country, which is approximately 779 million baht in expenses.
“Health is a fundamental right that every human being, both smokers and non-smokers, deserves to meet the highest standards. Disenfranchisement of those living in the vicinity of smokers and e-cigarettes It can lead to diseases that can lead to death. Therefore, quit smoking and e-cigarettes for you and your beloved family Therefore, it is a valuable gift in this New Year. You can access the service to quit immediately from Fasai Clinics in government hospitals across the country or the 1600 smoking cessation line,” said Assistant Prof. Dr. Wich.
