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Idle but deadly 
Describes the effects on human health of three chemicals (hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, and benzene) in second-hand smoke. Includes references.
Source: Health Canada
From: Graphic health warnings
Take the Tobacco True or False Test 
Offers a quiz on the health impacts of second-hand smoke.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
From: Tobacco facts
momsanddads.ca 
Provides information for parents on various topics. Includes resources on children and healthy eating, physical activity, car safety and injury prevention, and smoke free homes.
Source: Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection
Quitting and pregnancy 
Explains what the benefits are to quitting smoking early in a pregnancy. Tells what potential complications the fetus can develop.
Source: Health Canada
Common questions about smoking and pregnancy 
Discusses whether any amount of smoking is advisable during and after pregnancy. Briefly provides a few tips for quitting smoking.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
From: Healthy pregnancy
Smoking and pregnancy 
Provides important facts about the effect of smoking, and second-hand smoke, on a baby's development before birth. List benefits of quitting for both mother and child. Includes links to related resources.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
From: Healthy pregnancy
Second-hand smoke 
Describes the health effects of second hand smoke on babies, children, and adults. Offers tips on how to keep homes and cars smoke-free.
Source: Health Canada
International resource  Secondhand smoke casino advocacy guide  PDF
Presents a toolkit to conduct an advocacy campaign with American Indian casinos to reduce or eliminate the health effects from secondhand smoke. Includes sample surveys, introductory letters, observations forms and other tools. Provides an introduction to the political economy and history of tribal casinos. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
From: International resource
International resource  2006 Surgeon General's report — the health consequences of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke 
Examines the evidence linking second hand smoke to a range of health issues in nonsmokers including reproduction, child development, cancer, respiratory illnesses, and cardiovascular diseases.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health
From: International resource
Second-hand smoke is dangerous 
Provides an overview of what second-hand smoke is, why it is dangerous, and its effect on health.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
From: Quit smoking
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