Increasing amounts of research show that hazardous smoke residues can be absorbed through the skin, ingested, and inhaled months and even years after smoke has dissipated.
The latest study, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, shows how tobacco smoke from outdoor air can seep into a nonsmoking classroom and coat its surfaces, and how those hazardous chemicals often become airborne again and circulate throughout buildings via central air-conditioning systems.
From The Washington Post : Thirdhand smoke is widespread and may be dangerous, mounting evidence shows
(Score: 4, Insightful) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday May 10 2018, @08:36PM (1 child)
Living longer drastically increases your cancer risk as well.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by darkfeline on Friday May 11 2018, @05:36PM
But smoking allows you to both live shorter and drastically increase your cancer risk at the same time. Two smoker's lungs with one stone!
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