2020 China Report on the Health Hazards of Smoking
China Tobacco has maintained seven "world firsts"
Tobacco planting area, tobacco purchases,
Cigarette production, cigarette consumption,
Number of smokers worldwide, tobacco profits and taxes,
The number of people who died from smoking-related diseases was the highest.
By the end of 2020, there are 350 million smokers in China
Every year, 1 million people die from smoking
There are 740 million victims of second-hand smoke, of whom 180 million are children
Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health, but there are still a large number of people smoking, many smokers are optimistic that smoking is only harmful to themselves, and does not affect the people around them, however, the health problems caused by smoking are far more serious than you think, pregnant women, children, adolescents and other groups that do not smoke are also indirectly damaged by second-hand smoke.
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What is second-hand smoke
Second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoking, ambient tobacco smoke, refers to a mixture of smoke released from the burning end of cigarettes or other tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by smokers. It is also the most widespread and severe indoor air pollution. Studies have pointed out that second-hand smoke has more than 7,000 kinds of harmful chemicals such as tar, ammonia, nicotine, benzopyrene, vinyl chloride, N-nitrosamine nickel [61], PM2.5, polonium-210 and more than 70 kinds of carcinogens, and at least 250 kinds of heavy metals.
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Children, teenagers are second-hand smokers
The main victims
According to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, second-hand smoke causes about 890,000 premature deaths each year. In 2004, children accounted for 28 per cent of deaths from second-hand smoke. The harm of these second-hand smokes may be long-term and far-reaching. Finnish scholars reported data from a 31-year prospective study in which exposure to secondhand smoke in adolescence (3-18 years) or adulthood was associated with a 35- to 41% increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in middle age (34-49 years). The study's conclusions came from a long-term follow-up of 1315 subjects, of which exposure to secondhand smoke in both adolescents and adulthood was associated with a 99% increase in the risk of fatty liver disease (RR = 1.99), which was almost doubled. The research paper was published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
The harm of second-hand smoke to family members
1. Second-hand smoke smoking during pregnancy, miscarriage occurs, and the probability of low birth weight, congenital heart disease and birth defects will increase;
2. Can lead to sudden infant death syndrome (a sudden death of a seemingly healthy child while sleeping);
3. Is an important trigger for asthma attacks; if you have asthma, smoking second-hand smoke will aggravate asthma or increase the frequency of onset;
4. There is a high prevalence of chronic injuries to the respiratory system, such as cough, respiratory infections and other diseases;
5. Hearing damage, such as otitis media, middle ear effusion, and abnormal tympanic membrane tone in children, are related to passive smoking;
6. Passive smoking affects children's physiological development;
7. Children who have been passively smoking for a long time have an increased chance of developing asthma, lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases in adulthood.
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How to reduce the harm of second-hand smoke
1. If you have children or teenagers at home, you must quit smoking
Passive smoking cannot be avoided by installing exhaust fans or ventilation, and a 100% smoke-free environment can ensure the health of the indoor environment. If there are children and teenagers in the family, it is recommended that family members quit smoking and reduce indoor air pollution. Tobacco products such as cigarettes and ashtrays are not prepared at home, and it is best to put a sign of "no smoking indoors" in a prominent position in the living room.
2, indoor supplies contaminated by second-hand smoke should be cleaned in time
Completely eliminate second-hand smoke, sprinkling, vinegar smoke, etc. are not much effect, the current recommended solution is to clean and replace contaminated indoor supplies, parents should resolutely refuse to smoke after the close contact with friends and relatives, not to let them hug or kiss the baby.
3. Open more windows for ventilation and keep the room clean and tidy
Usually, the room must be more ventilated and ventilated, keeping the house clean and hygienic; the smoke of second-hand smoke will be deposited on the floor of the table, resulting in a long-lasting smell, so it is necessary to clean and clean frequently, including the corner of the house.
4. Stay away from smokers
Encounter strangers who smoke, try to stay away, acquaintances if unconscious, but also take the baby away, if it is a family, it makes sense to say, no, change a house, do not tolerate it for a quarter of an hour!