Secondhand Smoke Puts Babies at Risk for Lung Cancer

We see folks everyday smoking around their children. Most of us know it can hinder the health of children, but do we really know to what extent? Researchers at the University of Minnesota believe they know the answer.

A recent study has show that an infant's exposure to passive second hand smoke increases their risk factor for developing lung cancer. In fact, carcinogens were detected in the urine of babies whose parents smoked around them. The carcinogen found in the urine was at a level higher than in children and adults expsoded to secondhand smoke.

So, what does this mean? Don't allow you babies to be exposed to secondhand smoke. If you smoke, consider kicking the habit or don't smoke around your infant. Don't let your bad habit affect the health of your innocent child.

More About the Study:

• Infants Exposed to Smoking at Risk of Lung Cancer - Forbes
  
• Cancer-Causing Chemicals from Tobacco Smoke Found in Baby Urine - LiveScience