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Second-Hand Smoke Exposure at Work

If you work around smokers, listen up.

According to a new report, being exposed to second-hand smoke at work increases the risk of developing lung cancer by 24%.

Those who have a long history of working near second-hand smoke, like a smoky bar, had a 50% risk.

The American Cancer Society says 49,000 non-smokers die each year from second hand smoke.


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