Secondhand smoke: even a little bit can do big damage
You’d think that because you are a nonsmoker, you are safe from the adverse effects of cigarettes. Actually it all depends on your environment.
It’s called secondhand smoking or passive smoking - and it happens when nonsmokers inhale cigarette smoke in the surroundings - in places such as restaurants, bars, and other public places where smoking is still allowed.


Raquel Billiones has a PhD in Biology and has over 15 years experience as a researcher, scientific English teacher, and medical writer. Since 2006, she has been a freelance WAHM specializing in medical writing and scientific documentation. 