Protect The Health Of Your Children From The Dangers Of Tobacco

It is estimated that the health of 50 percent of the world's children is at risk of exposure to tobacco smoke, parent who smoke contribute to the deterioration of the health of their children. Ailment associated with passive smoking include asthma and other respiratory difficulties, sudden infant death syndrome, middle-ear diseases, and cancer. Research has shown that children of smoker suffer academically and have more behavioral problems. If both parent smoke their children are 70 percent more likely to experience health problems, and even one smoker in the family will increase the likelihood by 30 percent. Hence the need for health education for parents, to help them realise the danger their tobacco habit poses to the family and a ban on smoking in schools and other places frequented by children. Children also need this health education. They should be informed of the health implication of tobacco and should try as much as possible to keep themselves away from smoking areas.