Author Question: Define secondhand smoke and describe its effects on non-smokers. What will be an ideal ... (Read 41 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Define secondhand smoke and describe its effects on non-smokers.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss how the U.S. federal government is involved in the regulation of tobacco products.

What will be an ideal response?

amanda_14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Secondhand smoke (environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke nonsmokers are exposed to when someone has been smoking nearby; it is a combination of sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke. Secondhand smoke is a serious health issue that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: In 1971, Congress prohibited the advertising of cigarettes on television and radio. In the summer of 2009, the U.S. Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The purpose of the act was to protect public health by allowing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the content, marketing, and sales of tobacco products. Specifically, the FDA regulates advertising, packaging, and access to tobacco-related health care.