How Many People Die From Second Hand Smoking
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Second hand smoking is an indirect form of consuming tobacco which is done against the victims will and preference. The person who is subjected to the ill effects of passive smoking is ignorant of his/her deteriorating spirits with a single intake of nicotine inside the body. The number of people dying from passive smoking varies from region to region, as in, in well forested environments, the victim’s intake of tobacco is diluted with the high quantity of ambient oxygen, whereas, people living in polluted and crowded places are more susceptible to the blow of involuntary inhaling of tobacco fumes. Seven hundred constituents in tobacco smoke are classified as toxins which are poisonous. Once a cigarette is lit, it burns at 2, 000 degree Fahrenheit, which is responsible for the spread of nicotine and carbon mono oxide within 10 seconds in the lungs. It takes another 10 to 20 seconds to reach the brain.
- A survey result in Hong Kong reported that from 1988 to2006 number of victims of passive smoking had increased by 24%.
- The study conducted on 4838 non-smokers concluded that 55% males are subject to the attack of high blood pressure and cardiac troubles.
- 34% increase in the mortality rate due to the risk of lung cancer, coronary heart disease and blood clogs from 1990 to 2004.
- Whereas in Scotland, 850 to 950 deaths were the result of the exposure to second hand smoking among non- smokers in 2000.
- The current rate shows that in comparison with the rate in 1970’s, there is a substantial increase in the number of deaths caused by passive smoking. In the case of women the rate is a little higher.
- The study confirms that a 50% reduction in the exposure to ETS would result in 50% reduction of deaths annually.
- In the period of 25 years of full exposure to second hand smoke in any form, it can result in the development of lung cancer in the victim, whereas, in the case of vascular diseases this time span is considerably shorter than five years.
- The U.S Surgeon General’s Report has confirmed that second hand smoking is directly related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Infants who die from SIDS are found to have higher rate of nicotine and cotinine.
- Passive smoking can also result in Major Depressive Disorder in people who are subjected regularly to the toxins of smoking. Smoking kills the appetite resulting in low blood pressure. 6% victims die annually due to the severe effect of passive smoking on vulnerable people.
The solution to control the fatal effects of second hand smoking is the promotion of the lethal effects of smoking on smokers. Complete support of family and friends should be provided to stop the cravings. One can go for numerous methods available in the market ranging from medical help to medicines easily available in the market.
About the Author
Viveca is a practicing psychiatrist in a reputed health organization in US striving hard to make people aware about the hazards of smoking. Her recent interest in the effects of second hand smoke has stirred the previous claims of cigarette producing companies that nicotine is not harmful to passive smokers. Her study includes the effective methods involved in neutralizing the harmful effects of tobacco. The current debate on the efficacy of homeopathy in relieving smokers from the clutches of tobacco cravings comes under her experiments with the natural science. Suggested from the recent research and findings you are recommended to try this new product launched in the market.
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