Smoking, although a personal choice, becomes dangerous when tobacco smoke enters the airways of those around. Passive smoking poses a serious threat to the health of non-smokers.
Specialists noted that a non-smoker's presence in a smoking environment for eight hours is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes.
Tobacco smoke negatively affects the mucous membranes and worsens the condition of the respiratory organs, increasing the likelihood of developing lung cancer.
Passive smoking is especially dangerous for vulnerable groups, such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly. They risk facing various diseases, including colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, as well as more serious illnesses such as leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors.
It is important to remember that according to the legislation of Kyrgyzstan, smoking in enclosed public places and premises is prohibited.
