From the case of Facebook users, “BorTor Baitoey” has also posted regarding the experience of being sick. lung cancer the last stage, caused bysniffing cigarette smokefrom others while only 24 years old
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wich Kasemsup, Director of the Center for Research and Knowledge Management for Tobacco Control (TRC), explains the case that world health organization (WHO) states that cigarette Kills the world’s population up to 8 million people per year, of which 1.2 million people are exposed to smoke.second-hand cigarettes by evaluating thatsecondhand smokeIt kills up to 65,000 children a year.
- Children have a 50-100% higher risk of developing acute respiratory diseases such as asthma and sudden death.
- While adults with long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, the most common diseases were lung cancer, coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease. Including electronic cigarette vapor causing danger as well
from US research Published in the medical journal Thorax, it found that children exposed to vaping at home had a 40% increase in bronchitis and a 53% increase in respiratory distress.
More than 23.7% smoke indoors.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wich further said that from the survey of National Statistical Office in 2021 found that Millions of Thais are exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes.
- 23.7% of smokers smoke indoors.
- Or for every 10 households, there are 5 households with smokers and 3 households smoke inside the house.
- Makes at least 5 million children at least. exposure to secondhand smoke in the home
This is in line with the report on the economic burden and prognosis of children before school age 2019 by TRC in collaboration with Mahidol University. It was found that
- Smokers in the home cause second-hand smoke. Affects the health of young children aged 6 months – 5 years with acute asthma attacks.
- in which 67% have a chance of recurrent emergency illness
- 32% had symptoms so severe that they required hospitalization.
- Children hospitalized with acute asthma attacks The average cost of treatment for 1 patient was 20,269 baht.
- The whole country accounted for approximately 779 million baht in expenses.
“Health is a fundamental right that every human being, both smokers and non-smokers, deserves to meet the highest standards. Deprivation of the rights of those who live in close proximity to smokers and e-cigarettes causing disease to the point of death
“So thequit smokingandelectronic cigarette for you and your beloved family Therefore, it is a precious gift in this new year. You can access the service to quit immediately at Fasai clinics in government hospitals across the country or smoking cessation line 1600 ”said Asst. Prof. Dr. Wich.
