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Do you consider passive smoking is more dangerous than active smoking ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Passive and Active Smoking**: - Active smoking refers to the act of a person smoking tobacco products directly. - Passive smoking, also known as secondhand smoking, occurs when a non-smoker inhales smoke from someone else’s cigarette, cigar, or pipe. 2. **Health Risks Associated with Active Smoking**: - Active smoking is known to cause numerous health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory problems, and other serious illnesses due to the inhalation of harmful chemicals present in tobacco smoke. ...
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