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HEALTH RISKS

Associated With Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)

30% more likely to develop lung cancer

24% more likely to have a heart attack or die from coronary heart disease

3,000 non-smokers die every year from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

1,600 deaths in New Jersey alone

Tobacco use is responsible for 1,900 to 4,800 infant deaths from perinatal disorders

Environmental tobacco smoke triggers asthma

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