Secondhand Smoke And Cervical Cancer
Obstetric and Gynecology published issue that could have critical health implications as public health advocates work to not only educate women about reducing their risks for cervical cancer, but also lower tobacco use around the globe.
Many researches results are being seen as especially important for women living in developing countries, where smoking is on the rise and cervical cancer.
Passive smoking has been known to increase the risks for heart disease and lung cancer in both men and women, and active cigarette smoking has been long established as a major risk factor for cervical cancer. Although scientists have suspected a link between secondhand smoke and cervical cancer, they needed more data to prove it. Read more!
