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Can your height growth become stunted and slower when you breath cigaratte's smoke but you are not the one who is smoking?(secondhand smoke?
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No But it is good to stay away from it in general for good health.
Answered 11/5/2021
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Not sure about stunting growth but increases your risk of COPD, heart disease and lung/throat cancer and osteoporosis which can affect height when older. Avoid like your life depended on it.
Answered 11/10/2021
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