Secondhand Smoke Videos

The AMA with a cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency, produced this video to help physicians educate parents about the health risks to their family associated with secondhand smoke exposure. Learn the facts about secondhand smoke.

General Information

According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no safe level of exposure to the toxic chemicals in secondhand smoke.

Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

Children who breathe secondhand smoke suffer from more colds, asthma and other breathing problems that those not exposed. Learn the facts about secondhand smoke.

Juan's Story

Secondhand smoke is the number one trigger for an asthma episode. Juan describes how it feels.

Amanda's Story

Children exposed to secondhand smoke have difficulty breathing. Amanda tells her story.

Tywane's Story

When you smoke, you risk not only your child’s health, but yours.