Secondhand Smoke | Tobacco Stops With Me

Secondhand Smoke Harms Us All

Health Effects

30 minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke is enough to cause lasting harm to a child. Children can be affected in different ways, including:

Asthma attacks
Bronchitis
Ear infections
Lung damage
Respiratory infections

More Absences for Them; More Sick Days for You

When at least one adult smokes inside a home, the children living in it miss one more school day per year. If two or more do, their health plummets — and absences from both school and work soar.

Kids Who Live With Secondhand Smoke

Children who live with secondhand smoke are more likely to develop nicotine addictions later in life. In Oklahoma, 1 in 5 kids is exposed to secondhand smoke at home, meaning the number of Oklahomans who use tobacco will continue to increase.

Each of these kids is in danger. Flip the card to discover how.

Exposure at Home

1 in 5 Oklahoma children is exposed to secondhand smoke at home, which will leave them with health complications that could last a lifetime.

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No Room to Breathe

When kids are exposed to secondhand smoke in a car, where it is highly concentrated, risks like ear infections and bronchitis increase substantially.

The Monster in the Vents

Multiunit housing residents share up to 65% of the air with their neighbors. Kids face an especially high risk of long-term infections and diseases.

What You Can Do

If your kids attend daycare, make sure it’s completely smoke free — even after hours.

Choose to enjoy smoke-free restaurants, parks and bars.

When your kid has a playdate, talk with their friend’s parents first to ensure it takes place in a smoke-free environment.

Turn your house into a tobacco-free zone.

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Protect Your Family From the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke