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Why should we be concerned? Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for : coughing and wheezing chronic ear infections asthma bronchitis.

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1 Why should we be concerned? Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for : coughing and wheezing chronic ear infections asthma bronchitis pneumonia allergies colds tonsilitis adenoid problems reduced lung function SIDS

2 Why should we be concerned? A pregnant mother exposed to second-hand smoke puts her baby at risk for : miscarriage stillbirth impaired lung function premature birth low birth weight

3 Why should we be concerned? Adults regularly exposed to second-hand smoke put themselves at greater risk for : lung cancer heart disease stroke dizziness and nausea increased heart rate and blood pressure eye irritation headaches cough and sore throat

4 We Need to Protect Ourselves and our Children! Smoke-free home Smoke free restaurants, public places non-smoking sections speak to the manager Advocate for a smoke-free workplace Advocate for policy on smoke- free public places

5 Why is it up to Us? Municipal Government Provincial Government, Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care Federal Government, Ministry of Health We, the People!


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