The Following articles are RE-POSTS from EPA Healthy Air 11/25/2020

Know the Links Between Lung Cancer and Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars or pipes and the smoke exhaled by smokers. Secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer and lung cancer related deaths among nonsmokers. The 2006 Surgeon General’s Report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, indicates nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke may increase their risk of developing lung cancer by 20-30%. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Learn more about secondhand smoke.

What about electronic cigarette aerosol?

The link between electronic cigarette aerosol and cancer is unclear. However, secondhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless.  In fact, it can contain cancer-causing agents and other potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, heavy metals like lead and volatile organic compounds. To learn more visit Electronic Cigarettes: What’s the Bottom Line?

 Today is the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT! Please read the following from the Dearborn County Medical Director and to learn more about how to quit visit quitnowindiana.com 

GASO: Breathe Easier- Quit Smoking (Article from CDC)

 Did you know that if you’re an adult who smokes, you have a higher risk for severe illness from lung infections like the flu or COVID-19?

But there’s good news: you can start breathing easier when you quit smoking, and you can get on the path to becoming smokefree by setting a quit date. That’s what the American Cancer Societyexternal icon’s Great American Smokeoutexternal icon® is all about: joining the millions of Americans who have quit smoking! By making a commitment to quit this November 19th, you’re protecting your future health and lowering your risk for serious lung disease.

We had a great Community Conversation on Vaping. Please see below to view the recording. If you have questions after viewing please contact us at arose@dearborncounty.in.gov