Public smoking

There are significant risks for pregnant women who smoke tobacco and their unborn child. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 10% of pregnant women smoke throughout their pregnancy. The United States Public Health Service stated that as many as 5% of infant deaths could be prevented if pregnant women did not smoke.... more »

Passive smoking is also commonly known as inhaling secondhand smoke. This is the smoke you breathe in while standing near a friend, loved one or stranger who is puffing on a cigarette. It is the smoke you inhale walking through a city rife with smokers. Learn about how other peoples' addictions affect you. Find out what you can do... more »

Smoking in public causes problems with non-smokers inhaling second-hand smoke. Up to 4,000 chemicals can be found within this second-hand smoke. Of these 4,000 chemicals, 250 have been found to be harmful to the human body. An additional 25 have been linked to several types of cancer. Public smoking puts those around the smoker at... more »

The symptoms of asthma vary in individuals, as do their triggers. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there is no perfect place that will free you of all asthma symptoms. However, there are climates that are better for asthmatics than others. Ideally, the best climate for an asthma patient would be near the... more »

What is the best state for asthma sufferers to live? The results of an annual survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America vary from year to year but consistently good reports from several locations in California and Florida rank those states near the top every year. more »