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By Terry Martin, About.com Guide to Smoking Cessation since 2003

Secondhand Smoke Facts

Saturday March 31, 2007
Secondhand smoke is defined as the smoke that is exhaled by the smoker plus the smoke created by the smouldering of a lit cigarette. Secondhand smoke is full of toxins, and is dangerous to anyone who breathes it in.

What do You Think?

Does secondhand smoke pose a serious health risk?
1) Yes
2) No
3) Not Sure

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