Breathing in secondhand tobacco smoke increases your risk of lung cancer and many other diseases. But there is growing research that suggests it may affect your mental health as well.
Over 70 studies from numerous countries have found that people exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to be suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and dementia, especially if exposure is heavy.
Other studies, similarly, found that people who were heavily exposed to secondhand smoke over their life-course were two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.Secondhand smoke is hard to avoid in certain places, such as the home. The home is also a place where we seek a sense of safety and sanctuary.A recent Singapore study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, explored the mental health impacts of in-home secondhand smoke exposure.
As one participant put it: “It feels like you’re being suffocated by the smoke, then you keep thinking about the health effects that you might be experiencing.” As such, it’s not possible to tell whether secondhand smoke causes mental health issues, or is more a sign of being in an environment that contributes to poor mental health.
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