They emphasize that while smoking is a personal choice, it becomes a problem for those around as soon as tobacco smoke is inhaled by non-smokers. Passive smoking poses a serious threat to the health of non-smokers.
According to medical professionals, a non-smoker spending eight hours in a room with smokers is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes. This highlights the real health risks for passive smokers.
Tobacco smoke irritates mucous membranes and negatively affects the respiratory system, increasing the likelihood of developing lung cancer and other diseases.
Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are the most vulnerable to passive smoking. These groups experience an increased risk of colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, infections, and serious diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors. Children exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to get sick and miss school.
In accordance with the legislation of Kyrgyzstan, smoking in enclosed spaces and public places is prohibited.
