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HealthNearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke in 2023, study finds

A Lancet study said more than 2.7 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths. Researchers said it remains a major global health risk and that no exposure level is safe.

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Nearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke in 2023, study finds
Nearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke in 2023, study findsHealth