Thank You for Not Smoking
In the first worldwide study of the effects of "passive smoking," researchers at the World Health Organization have discovered that 600,000 people -- a third of them children -- die each year from secondhand smoke.
In the first worldwide study of the effects of “passive smoking,” researchers at the World Health Organization have discovered that 600,000 people — a third of them children — die each year from secondhand smoke. –JCL
Rooted in Truth.The BBC:
The first global study into the effects of passive smoking has found it causes 600,000 deaths every year.
One-third of those killed are children, often exposed to smoke at home, the World Health Organization (WHO) found.
The study, in 192 countries, found that passive smoking is particularly dangerous for children, said to be at higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome, pneumonia and asthma.
Independent by Design.
Your support helps ensure that rigorous reporting, thoughtful analysis, and investigative journalism remain accessible to everyone.
Support independent journalism.
Environment
For decades, communities have relied on the agency's cancer risk estimates to hold polluters accountable. This year, it's missing.
Health & Wellness
A new analysis suggests the EPA’s limits are too high to prevent nitrate-related cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.
Health & Wellness
Scientists say chemicals in everything from food packaging to bath products cause lasting health damage and call for urgent global action.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Visit Ann Telnaes’ Substack Open Windows for more.
Health & Wellness
Frequent exposure to plastic chemicals — especially through food packaging — makes potential impacts more concerning, say researchers.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.