Tobacco: The Smoker’s Gun
A tool for trainers
Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, Mauritius
(Health Information, Education and Communication Unit)
Tel: 212 3222 , 211 2884
Passive smoking (3)
Youth aged 13 to 15 yrs
EXPOSURE to tobacco smoke who smoke who do not smoke
Home 63% 29%
Public places 88% 70%
Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2008
Passive smoking (4)
COMPLICATIONS (ADULTS)
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Heart attack, angina
• Worsening of emphysema
• Asthma
Passive smoking (5)
EFFECTS ON CHILDREN
Ear infections Respiratory infections
(bronchitis & pneumonia) Asthma Wheezing, cough, breathlessness