Babies exposed to second-hand smoke have a significantly higher risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome
TV doctor and NHS GP Zoe Williams has issued a stark warning to parents about the dangers of smoking, particularly around babies and pregnant women. The alert follows new findings that suggest a lack of awareness regarding the risks of second-hand smoke to infants.
She further advised: "This includes everybody who lives in that household as well as who visit. Nobody should be smoking in a household where there is a child, a baby or around a pregnant mother. Exposing children to tobacco smoke as they grow can also lead to a range of health issues. "Because children's immune systems, lungs and airwaves are still developing, if they live in a household where somebody smokes they are more likely to develop asthma and infections like pneumonia and bronchitis," Dr Williams explained.
Dr Williams emphasised the importance of a robust support network in successfully quitting smoking, particularly the role of a partner's support. "If a partner continues to smoke when a pregnant person quits that woman is much more likely to fail her attempt to quit or more likely to take it up again. So it is really important to be engaging and supporting partners of pregnant people as well and empower them to make a change.
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