secondhand smoke more dangerous than you think Quit smoking as a New Year’s gift in 2023 for your loved ones. TRC reveals second-hand smoke. Kills 8 million people worldwide per year Children inhaling toxic smoke, both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, have a 50-100% risk of sudden death from asthma.
on January 5 Asst. Prof. Dr. Wich Kasemsub, M.D. Director of the Center for Research and Knowledge Management for Tobacco Control (TRC) mentions the case of a Facebook user named “BorTor Baitoey” posting regarding his experience of terminally ill lung cancer. This is caused by inhaling the smell of cigarette smoke from others. While only 24 years old, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that cigarettes kill up to 8 million people worldwide per year. Of these, 1.2 million people are exposed to secondhand smoke. It is estimated that secondhand smoke 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, children exposed to vaping at home had a 40 percent increase in bronchitis and a 53 percent increase in difficulty breathing.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wich said that according to a survey by the National Statistical Office in 2021, it was found that millions of Thais were exposed to second-hand smoke in their homes, with 23.7 percent of smokers having exposure to second-hand smoke. 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 pre-school children in 2019 by TRC in collaboration with Mahidol University. It was found that smokers in the house cause second-hand smoke. Affects the health of young children aged 6 months – 5 years with acute asthma attacks, in which 67 percent have a chance of recurrent emergency illness and 32 percent have severe symptoms that require hospitalization. Children hospitalized with acute asthma attacks The average cost of treatment for 1 case is 20,269 baht for the whole country, representing 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 It can lead to illnesses that can lead to death. Therefore, quitting smoking and e-cigarettes 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.
