We all know secondhand smoke isn’t good for us. But just how harmful is secondhand smoke? You’d be surprised. Just 30 minutes' exposure to secondhand smoke can constrict arteries and damage the body's ability to supply blood to the heart.
When we breathe secondhand smoke, toxins enter our lungs. Many of these chemicals are known to cause lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease – even among nonsmokers. That’s right: exposure to secondhand smoke is a health risk for everyone – you, your coworkers, your children and your loved ones.
You are not alone. Please use this site to learn how you can “Share the air” and protect your right to breathe clean air.