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Healthy Happenings: Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks

BY DOROTHY DILLON Secondhand smoke isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious health risk. Breathing in secondhand smoke exposes you to over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 that can cause cancer. It can harm everyone, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. Protect your loved ones by creating smoke-free spaces at home and…
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Dorothy Dillon, Health, Healthy Happenings, Martin County Health Department, secondhand smoke

January 8, 2025