You and your family are probably exposed to some secondhand smoke each day — in a car, at restaurants, in your home, or at the home of a relative or friend. Do you know what it is and how it can affect your health? Take this quiz and get the facts! You can check your answers below.

1.How many chemicals are found in cigarette smoke?
A.) 250   B.) 1000   C.) 4000

2.How many children die each year from illnesses caused by secondhand smoke?
A.) 56    B.) 280    C.) 500

3. Which of these items are found in cigarette smoke?
A.) formaldehyde    B.) ammonia   C.) arsenic

4.Sitting in a non-smoking area of a restaurant for 2 hours is like smoking how many cigarettes?
A.) 1   B.) 1.5   C.) 3

5.Which children’s illnesses can be caused by secondhand smoke?
A.) asthma   B.) ear infections    C.) sudden infant death syndrome

Quiz Answers:
1. C. Over 4,000 chemicals are released into the air as particles and gases.
2. B. 280 children die each year from respiratory illnesses caused by secondhand smoke. Another 300 are injured from smoking-caused fires.
3. All of the above plus pesticides, machine lubricants and others.
4. B. 1.5
5. All three of the conditions listed as well as bronchitis, pneumonia and low birth weight.