Passive tobacco poisoning increases the risk of lung cancer

According to epidemiologist Leslie Stayner and colleagues at the University of Illinois (USA), passive cigarette poisoning, which does not smoke but inhales the smoke of people next to the workplace at high risk. lung cancer.

Scientists looked at 22 studies each published on the risk of lung cancer related to tobacco poisoning at work. As a result, people who inhale smoke at work have a 24% higher risk of developing lung cancer. For those exposed to smoke-filled atmosphere, the risk doubles (100%). As for those who suffer from passive cigarette poisoning for a long time, the risk increases by 50%.

Among those most exposed to cigarette smoke at work are those who serve bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Some countries such as Norway, Ireland and Italy have imposed a ban on smoking in bars, coffee and restaurants.

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