Why is second hand smoking bad?
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Impact of Secondhand Smoke on Children
Secondhand smoke contributes to between 150,000 and 300,000 cases of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children under 18 months each year, leading to around 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations annually. Furthermore, it is linked to approximately 430 deaths due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the United States each year.