Several studies established causal relationship between
passive smoking and obstructive lung disease,33-35 some also documented decline in pulmonary functions in relation to passive smoke exposure.36
In those exposed to
passive smoking, the percentage of people who contracted cervical neoplasia was 12% and those among not exposed was 4%.
Table 3 shows that more than 86.8 % of the total participants have knowledge about
passive smoking hazards, while 10.3 % don't know and 3% reported there is no hazards related to
passive smoking.
Among pregnant women,
passive smoking, also known as second-hand smoking, is said to add to the risk of low birth weight and premature birth of their babies.
This question of terminology is of particular concern for researchers evaluating
passive smoking exposure in indoor settings, especially in domestic environments.
The research, involving more than 6,400 young people, is the first to assess the effects of
passive smoking on blood pressure in children.
Association of active and
passive smoking with risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women: a prospective cohort study.
The BLF has carried out a study which reveals Washington and Sunderland West ranks 25th out of 650 constituencies for the number of children at risk of health problems caused by
passive smoking.
However, the study says, more research is needed on the link between breast cancer and
passive smoking because the current analysis was restricted to the most extensive
passive smoking category.
A ban on smoking in the car with children would prevent some of the 22,000 new cases each year of asthma, caused as a direct result of
passive smoking," she said.
Children are particularly affected by
passive smoking because their bodies are still developing.
Summary: Doctors have called for a ban on smoking in all vehicles after a report into the effects of
passive smoking on children.