Smoking in Cars Poses a Huge Problem of Second-hand Smoke

by Savitha.C.Muppala on  February 08, 2012 at 11:58 PM Lifestyle News
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 Breathing second hand smoke, while travelling in cars is a cause of concern, especially for kids.

A recent report from the government has showed that more than 1 out of five high school students and middle schoolers are breathing secondhand smoke from others smoking in the cars.

This kind of secondhand smoke is linked to breathing problems and allergy symptoms,

The study says that even small amounts of secondhand smoke can be risky.





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