There are many serious and often fatal diseases caused by smoking . Smoking can also increase the incidence and severity of everyday complaints such as coughing, sneezing and shortness of breath when smokers exert themselves. Passive smoking Breathing in smoke from other people's cigarettes is called passive smoking.
Passive smoking is capable of causing cancer.
Half the children in England live in households with at least one smoker. Unlike adults, young children do not have any choice about whether or not they are exposed to tobacco smoke. I ncreased likelihood of low birth weight Decreased attained height. They have friends who smoke. Showing their independence Conforming with their friends Enhancing their attractiveness.