SECOND HAND SMOKE

Poor children are exposed to more second hand smoke than their wealthier counterparts. This is based on a new study as according to the study author Dr. Michael Weitzman, a professor of pediatrics at New York University.

A big reason for this is that "poor kids are far more likely to live with multiple adults smokers than are non poor kids" .

Children exposed to second hand smoke are more likely to develop respiratory infections, earaches, and severe asthma. Some studies have also linked exposure to second hand smoke to hyperactivity disorder and behavioral problems. (source: Sunstar Daily, 4/8/09 Issue, B2)