Another study links secondhand smoke exposure and children with asthma. If you cannot quit smoking, then make every effort to remove secondhand smoke from your children's environment. If a child does live with a smoker, ask that this be noted on their medical records. This will be useful information if the child develops health problems in the future. Do not allow smoking in your home.
Secondhand smoke is a major health risk, especially to children.
It is a health risk that is preventable . Although you can take measures to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, such as increasing ventilation, opening windows, or using exhaust fans, nothing is as effective as simply not smoking in the home. Encourage discussion among program participants. A good activity is to share ideas about how to ask people not to smoke in their home, car, or near their children. Participants could role play different techniques.