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Could i get lung cancer from second hand smoke?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Stay away from places where people smoke and insist that smokers in your household go out to do it. Be rude if you have to, it can save your life.
Answered 1/13/2014
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Yes you are at risk: 2nd hand smoke, or environmental tobacco smoke, is estimated to cause about 20% of the lung cancers in people who have never smoked. It is important to avoid exposure as much as possible at home and in your workplace.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Yes you can get canc: You can get it from secnd hand smoke.
Answered 1/23/2014
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