How is children's health affected by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?

EPA’s findings, along with the findings in the 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's report, show a negative effect on children’s health from environmental tobacco smoke exposure. Environmental tobacco smoke can cause bronchitis and pneumonia, wheezing and coughing spells, more inner ear infections, decreased lung function, as well as more frequent and severe asthma attacks. Also, exposure increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Read more about the Smoke-free Homes and Cars Program at www.epa.gov/smokefree

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