Second-Hand Smoke In Restaurants
I just came across a fascinating article about second-hand smoke in certain establishments that I thought would be of particular interest to you. I know you've worked in restaurants where smoking is allowed but maybe after reading this article you may be more discriminating of where you choose to work. The article is a scientific study done to find out if smoking in the workplace presents a substantial risk to workers, particularly to workers who are working in highly exposed areas such bars and restaurants.
One important term you will need to have knowledge of before reading this article are carcinogens. A carcinogen is any substance or agent that promotes cancer. Carcinogens are present everywhere. Carcinogens can be carried into the body by air, food and water where they can alter or damage human cells. The intake of carcinogens can create a hazardous situation for contracting cancer and the progression of the disease. A few examples of carcinogenic substances are tobacco,......
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