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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?

Q: 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?

: No But it is good to stay away from it in general for good health.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No But it is good to stay away from it in general for good health.

Answered 11/5/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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