Nearly everyone knows that secondhand smoke also harms health, but far from everyone is aware of how dangerous it is. Professor Neil Benowitz from the University of California explained that the consequences can be very serious.
Residual smoke settles on walls, objects, and floors in the area where smoking occurs. Chemicals from this smoke accumulate and can be released into the air, then enter the body via household dust or be absorbed through the skin. These compounds can provoke the growth of cancerous cells and cardiovascular ailments.
Children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immunity face significant risk.
Scientists conducted research on mice which demonstrated that residual smoke damages DNA, leading to impaired immune function and behavioral disorders. Upon examining people exposed to passive smoking, changes were detected in blood proteins linked to inflammation and heart problems, writes Medical Xpress.
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