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Second-hand smoke: 2.7 billion exposed, 767 million of them children, study finds
A recent study reveals that 2.7 billion people globally are exposed to second-hand smoke, including 767 million children. The research highlights that second-hand smoke leads to severe health issues such as heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and cancer. It remains a major cause of preventable deaths worldwide. The findings emphasize the ongoing public health risk, urging stronger measures to protect vulnerable populations, especially children, from the harmful effects of passive smoking. The study was published on 2026-09-08.
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