Second hand smoke is also known as passive smoking or environmental tobacco smoke.
Second hand smoke lingers! Smoke remains in a room or on clothes for several hours. Smoking in cars is worse because the smoke is concentrated into such a small space.
Children are particularly vulnerable to second hand smoke - it can cause a range of health conditions including ear infections, cot death, asthma and chest infections.
Thousands of people in the UK have died from the effects of second hand smoke.
Since 2006 in Scotland and 2007 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it has become illegal to smoke in public places. Anyone caught smoking in a smoke free zone could face an on the spot fine.
Visit our online store to order our resources about smoking.
Second hand smoke is also known as passive smoking or environmental tobacco smoke.
Second hand smoke lingers! Smoke remains in a room or on clothes for several hours. Smoking in cars is worse because the smoke is concentrated into such a small space.
Children are particularly vulnerable to second hand smoke - it can cause a range of health conditions including ear infections, cot death, asthma and chest infections.
Thousands of people in the UK have died from the effects of second hand smoke.
Since 2006 in Scotland and 2007 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it has become illegal to smoke in public places. Anyone caught smoking in a smoke free zone could face an on the spot fine.
Visit our online store to order our resources about smoking.