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Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

by | Aug 1, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness. (photo credit: Eliseo Fernandez/Reuters)
‘Many parents believe that smoking outdoors protects their children,” said Prof. Ariel Tarasiuk. ‘Our findings suggest that this is not always the case.’

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