What are the impacts of cigarette smoking on the family?

Because of secondhand smoke, spouses and children of people who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Babies whose parents smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of their lives. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

What are the impact of cigarette on the family environment and community?

Cigarette and e-cigarette waste can pollute soil, beaches and waterways. Studies have also shown that cigarette and e-cigarette waste is harmful to wildlife. Cigarette butts cause pollution by being carried, as runoff, to drains and from there to rivers, beaches and oceans.

What age does smoking affect the most?

By Age. Current cigarette smoking was highest among people aged 25–44 years and 45–64 years. Current cigarette smoking was lowest among people aged 18-24 years.

How do children feel about their parents who drink alcohol?

16\% of parents have felt guilty or ashamed of their parenting as a result of their drinking. 12\% of children said their parents paid them less attention because of their drinking. 11- and 12-year-olds described alcohol as “like sugar for adults” and said parents drink to “solve their problems”.

Do parents really need to drink to help their children?

The former health minister Caroline Flint, who is the daughter of an alcoholic, said: “We too quickly dismiss parental drinking as harmless fun and relaxation, but this report shows that parents do not need to be regularly drinking large amounts for their children to see a change in their behaviour and experience problems.”

How can I motivate my child to stop drug and alcohol use?

Take action to address drug and alcohol use early. Learn how talk with your child and have a productive conversation addressing their substance use. You may be wondering how you can motivate your child to stop their substance use.

Should parents be concerned about underage drinking and drug addiction?

However, given that ninety percent of addictions begin in adolescence, ninety percent of underage drinking is binge drinking, and that substance use can have long-term implications for the developing brain, parents should remain concerned and act to help their child avoid these drugs.