Heart Research UK issues guide to avoiding second-hand smoke ahead of National No Smoking Day

Heart Research UK has issued a new guide featuring handy hints to avoid second-hand smoke ahead of this year’s National No Smoking Day, which takes place on Wednesday 9 March. Currently, 1 in 5 adults in the UK smokes, despite increased awareness regarding the health implications of doing so. Additionally, about 80,000 people die from smoking-related diseases each year in England, including raised blood pressure and heart disease.  But, through second-hand smoke, smoking habits can also harm friends and family members. Children who live in smoky homes are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems including asthma, tonsillitis and glue