Is it bad to be around a smoker?

What Are the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke contains thousands of chemicals that are toxic to the body. Breathing in secondhand smoke makes you more likely to have: lung infections (like pneumonia)

Can you refuse to hire someone because they smoke?

No wonder many employers wanted to stop hiring smokers. Many prevent employers from employment discrimination based on lawful, off-duty conduct, which would include smoking cigarettes. In these states, while an employer cannot refuse to hire an employee solely because the employee is a smoker, there may be exceptions.

What are the impacts of cigarette smoking on the family environment and community?

Cigarette smoking causes environmental pollution by releasing toxic air pollutants into the atmosphere. The cigarette butts also litter the environment, and the toxic chemicals in the residues seep into soils and waterways, thereby causing soil and water pollution, respectively.

Is smoking outside better?

No. Smoking outside is better than smoking indoors, but no matter where you smoke your baby can still be exposed to cigarette poisons. Whenever you smoke, poisons such as nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide can get into your hair and clothes and remain there for at least an hour.

What happens when a non-smoker is around a smoker?

When a non-smoker is around someone smoking, they breathe in secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke is dangerous to anyone who breathes it in. It can stay in the air for several hours after somebody smokes. Breathing secondhand smoke for even a short time can hurt your body.

How can non-smokers protect themselves from secondhand smoke?

The only way to fully protect non-smokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke is to not allow smoking indoors. Separating smokers from non-smokers (like “no smoking” sections in restaurants)‚ cleaning the air‚ and airing out buildings does not get rid of secondhand smoke.

What is secondhand smoke and how does it affect you?

Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke that comes from a cigarette and smoke breathed out by a smoker. When a non-smoker is around someone smoking, they breathe in secondhand smoke.

What are the effects of smoking on society?

Smoking affects the people in your life in other ways, beyond their health. When you smoke, you may miss out on: Spending time with family and friends. Having more money to spend on the people you love. Setting a good example for your children. Children who are raised by smokers are more likely to become smokers themselves.