Thirdhand Smoke- A Covert Threat

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Thirdhand Smoke- A Covert Threat

Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

It has been observed that cigarette smoking whether it is Firsthand Smoke (FHS) or the Secondhand Smoke (SHS) have caused an colossal quantum of morbidity or mortality in all low income, middle income and high income countries all over the world that has prompted the World Health Organization , Major Health Agencies, Governments and Non-Governmental agencies to declare Tobacco use as a problem of immense public health importance. Very less is known or attempts have been made to create awareness about yet type of smoking due to tobacco use ie. The Thirdhand Smoke (THS). This review paper rightly focuses on the relatively new problem of THS and what can be really done to mitigate this problem

Authors and Affiliations

Ravi Kiran E. , Vijaya K.

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