Secondhand Smoke Still Kills Millions | Jamaica News

A new global study reveals a staggering 1.7 million deaths in 2023 from secondhand smoke — mostly innocent bystanders, including kids, breathing toxic fumes they didn’t choose. With over 2.7 billion people exposed and tobacco still the top killer worldwide, there’s no safe level of exposure. Children under 15 face millions of respiratory infections, while women in vulnerable regions bear the brunt — often without ever lighting a cigarette. Despite falling smoking rates, exposure remains stubbornly high due to population growth, especially in Africa and the Middle East. The urgent call? Governments must enforce stricter smoke-free laws — everywhere, including homes — to protect the most at-risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dda0a197f2e05403