Contact: +91-9711224068
International Journal of Applied Research
  • Multidisciplinary Journal
  • Printed Journal
  • Indexed Journal
  • Refereed Journal
  • Peer Reviewed Journal

ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

IMPACT FACTOR (RJIF): 8.4

Vol. 2, Issue 5, Part K (2016)

Second hand tobacco smoke: Composition, exposure and potential health hazards

Second hand tobacco smoke: Composition, exposure and potential health hazards

Author(s)
Dr. Neeraj Sangar
Abstract
Second hand smoke (SHS) is a common indoor pollutant which is produced by the practice of tobacco smoking. The SHS contains many toxic chemicals and exposure to these chemicals has a wide range of serious health effect on both those who smoke and those who do not. Children are particularly at the risk of serious health effects from second hand smoke. The present paper focuses on the exposure and chemical composition of SHS. The paper also spotlights the various other health hazards posed to an individual because of the exposure to SHS.
Pages: 705-708  |  1002 Views  63 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Neeraj Sangar. Second hand tobacco smoke: Composition, exposure and potential health hazards. Int J Appl Res 2016;2(5):705-708.
Call for book chapter
International Journal of Applied Research
Journals List Click Here Research Journals Research Journals