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Article: Effects of secondhand smoke 'indisputable,' report says

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Secondhand smoke increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer by about 25 percent in non-smokers and can be especially dangerous for children living with smokers, according to a comprehensive report issued Tuesday by U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona. "The health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are more pervasive than we previously thought," said Carmona, vice admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service. "The scientific evidence is now indisputable: secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance. It is a serious health hazard that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults."

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