How does second-hand smoke harm infants and children?
Children are at even higher risk because their lungs are still in a stage of development and can be more easily damaged by second-hand smoke. Infants also inhale more amount of the smoke because they breathe much faster than adults Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke have double the risk of getting bronchitis and pneumonia. Second-hand smoke can affect children’s behavior and their ability to understand and reason.