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Why should we be concerned?

Why should we be concerned? . Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for : coughing and wheezing chronic ear infections asthma bronchitis pneumonia allergies. colds tonsilitis adenoid problems reduced lung function SIDS. Why should we be concerned? .

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Why should we be concerned?

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  1. Why should we be concerned? • Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for : • coughing and wheezing • chronic ear infections • asthma • bronchitis • pneumonia • allergies • colds • tonsilitis • adenoid problems • reduced lung function • SIDS

  2. Why should we be concerned? • A pregnant mother exposed to second-hand smoke puts her baby at risk for : • miscarriage • stillbirth • impaired lung function • premature birth • low birth weight

  3. Why should we be concerned? • Adults regularly exposed to second-hand smoke put themselves at greater risk for : • lung cancer • heart disease • stroke • dizziness and nausea • increased heart rate and blood pressure • eye irritation • headaches • cough and sore throat

  4. We Need to Protect Ourselves and our Children! • Advocate for a smoke-free workplace • Smoke-free home • Advocate for policy on smoke-free public places • Smoke free restaurants, public places • non-smoking sections • speak to the manager

  5. Why is it up to Us? Federal Government, Ministry of Health Provincial Government, Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care Municipal Government We, the People!

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