Although smoking rates have gradually declined over the past 50 years, 37% of the global population is still being exposed to the smoke emitted from the burning end of tobacco products (sidestream smoke, SS) or exhaled from smokers (mainstream smoke, MS), with higher rates of exposure reported among women and children compared to men (Flor et al., 2024)
When cats groom themselves, they ingest these toxic particles leading to various health problems, including digestive issues and an increased risk of developing tumours in the mouth and throat
These pipes use water filtration to cool down the smoke, removing harshness and impurities
Table 1 Timeline of key measures taken For policymakers to consider implementing novel smoke-free policies, a comprehensive overview of trends in public support can be helpful
Stick with smoke-free child care Choose a babysitter or nanny who doesn't smoke and if that's not possible, make sure your child care provider doesn't smoke in the house, car or around your child
