SOLUTION: NRS434VN Grand Canyon Infant Exposure to Second Hand Smoke Health Promotion PPT
SOLUTION: NRS434VN Grand Canyon Infant Exposure to Second Hand Smoke Health Promotion PPT.

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Health Promotion against the Adverse
Impacts of Infant Exposure to Second
Hand Smoke
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What is Second Hand Smoke (SHS)?
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Second hand smoke is either the smoke from the burning
end of a lit cigarette, pipes, and cigars or the exhaled one
from the lungs of the smoker in the environment
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It is an environmental problem for non-smokers,
especially children and infants because of the over 200
harmful chemical substances in the smoke.
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Nicotine and carbon monoxide are the two common
harmful chemical substances in second hand smoke that
is most dangerous to infants and children.
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These substances are known to interfere with normal cell
development and function, as well as the development of
cancerous cells in vital organs.
Impact of SHS on the Health and Safety
of Infants
❖ The
exposure of infants to SHS is the leading cause of sudden
infant death syndrome.
❖ Acute
illnesses such as asthma, cancers, respiratory tract
infections, and cardiovascular disorders are caused by SHS.
❖ SHS
negatively effects the nutrition and physical activities of
children and infants.
❖ The
environmental factor causes a reduction of body fat and
result in decreased…
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SOLUTION: NRS434VN Grand Canyon Infant Exposure to Second Hand Smoke Health Promotion PPT