[Column] Considering the Issue of Passive Smoking Caused by Tobacco
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**Considering the Issue of Passive Smoking Caused by Tobacco** Although the term "passive smoking" is often heard, surprisingly few people may understand its precise meaning, so let's clarify it. First, "tobacco smoke" can be classified into the following three types: 1. Mainstream smoke: Smoke inhaled directly through the cigarette 2. Sidestream smoke: Smoke emitted from the burning tip of the cigarette 3. Exhaled smoke: Smoke that comes out of the smoker's mouth after inhaling Many people may mistakenly think that sidestream smoke refers to "the smoke that the smoker exhales," but in fact, sidestream smoke is the smoke that comes from the burning tobacco. *Passive smoking refers to inhaling either or both of the above types 2 and 3, that is, "the smoke coming from the tobacco" and "the smoke exhaled by the smoker."* By the way, it is noted that sidestream smoke contains a higher concentration of harmful substances than mainstream smoke, which means that non-smokers may be inhaling a higher concentration of harmful substances than smokers. From the perspective of non-smokers, this is a very troublesome issue. > For more, click here https://www.ergojapan.co.jp/smokeclear/column/898/
