A Closer Look at Third-Hand cigaratte Smoke and Its Risks

We are into the age of vaping and e-cigarettes, but researchers are still analyzing the effects of cigarette smoking!

"Current [cigarette] smoking has declined from 20.9% (nearly 21 of every 100 adults) in 2005 to 12.5% (nearly 13 of every 100 adults) in 2020.1,2" (Source: CDC)

And we have gone from second hand to third hand smoke effects! When will we be informed of fourth hand effects? 😊

"Using state-of-the-art techniques, researchers have gained a better understanding of the complex mix of hazardous chemicals in third-hand smoke – the residual contamination from cigarette smoking – which can linger long after smoking has occurred and pose health risks to non-smokers. ..."

A Closer Look at Third-Hand Smoke and Its Risks | Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science