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Kids Exposed

Infants and children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop
asthma, bronchitis, middle ear infection and pneumonia.

352,000 kids in Missouri are exposed to secondhand smoke at home.

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There is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure.


U.S. Surgeon General
June 2006