Identifying Hazards Where You Live
You probably know that smoking cigarettes can cause heart disease and lung cancer, along with many other health problems. Passive smoking—inhaling the secondhand smoke from somebody who is smoking—also exposes you to the toxic chemicals contained in cigarettes and puts your health at risk. Did you know that even thirdhand smoke—the residue left behind on furniture and walls after someone has smoked in a room—contains toxins that can harm your health?
Are you aware of any other environmental health hazards that might affect your home or community? How might you be exposed to each hazard? How could you reduce your exposure? Write your responses in the box below.
