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20
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure in North Carolina
Smoke from tobacco products contains over 7000 chemicals, including 70 that are known to cause cancer, and can cause heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, respiratory infections, and asthma attacks. There is no safe level of secondhand smoke. NC Adults 13% Exposed to smoke in their home 10% Exposed to smoke drifting into their home from nearby apartments or outside
Certain populations are more likely to be exposed
NC Youth Was in home or vehicle with someone smoking Smoking is sometimes or always allowed in home 32.5% Of high school students 28.2% Of middle school students 20.8% Of high school students 20% Of middle school students
THIRDHAND SMOKE
There is increasing awareness that the chemicals in tobacco smoke remain on surfaces long after smoking stops. This thirdhand smoke can linger for weeks or months, and can combine with particles in the air to create new toxic chemicals.
State of North Carolina • Pat McCrory, Governor
Department of Health and Human Services • Rick Brajer, Secretary
Division of Public Health
www.ncdhhs.gov • www.tobaccopreventionandcontrol.ncdhhs.gov
N.C. DHHS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.