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Exposure to thirdhand smoking is possible through even the chemicals that cling to one’s clothing after smoking, according to new research.
The study published in the journal Science Advances found that toxic chemicals that cling to clothing when smoking can be carried and released in other environments, which then poses risks to others.
It’s one of the first studies to show that harmful chemicals can be carried and transmitted into environments by clothing.
“Some of these chemicals stick to surfaces, and others attach to dust particles. Still others often penetrate deep into wallboard, drapes and upholstery. As the compounds linger, they may react with oxidants or other particles in the room’s atmosphere. The chemical reactions can create potentially harmful byproducts that can become airborne,” according to the study, reports CNN.
Thirdhand smoking could mean that smokers still pose risks to others, even if they are smoking in different spaces, because they continue to carry or leave those toxic chemicals behind.
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