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Topic Contents
Topic Overview
If you are like most smokers, you know that smoking is not good for you. But what you may not know is that the smoke from your cigarettes (second-hand smoke) also puts your loved ones' health at risk.
- Because of second-hand smoke, spouses and children of people who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease.
- Babies whose parents smoke:
- Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives.
- Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Children of people who smoke are more likely to become smokers themselves.
The good news is that you can change this! When you quit smoking, you reduce all of these risks for health problems in your family. You also increase the chance that your children will not smoke or will quit if they already smoke. So if you've ever thought about quitting, now you have one more good reason—for your family's and your friends' health.
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Current as of: October 28, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
John Hughes MD - Psychiatry
Michael F. Bierer MD - Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Current as of: October 28, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & John Hughes MD - Psychiatry & Michael F. Bierer MD - Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine
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Important Phone Numbers
If you or someone you know needs help, call one of the numbers below:
- 9-1-1 if you are in an emergency.
- 8-1-1 for non-emergency information on how to access alternatives to toxic drug supply and substance use services
- 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.
- 310Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.
- Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor, 24 hours a day.
- Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service at 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in B.C.) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland) to find resources and support.
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