Task 2. We are all familiar with people smoking and the effects it can have on their health like lung cancer or other health problems. However, we often forget about the effects the smoke has on other people around them that do not smoke Read the passage supplied under resources and answer the questions. \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { 1. Supply reasons why you would not advise a pregnant lady to smoke } \\ \text { 2. From the information supplied in the passage, indicate how you would protect yourself } \\ \text { from second hand smoking. } \\ \text { 3. Does second hand smoke have the ability to cause cancer? Quote from the passage to } \\ \text { support your choice. }\end{array} \)

Below are sample answers to each of the three questions based on the passage provided: 1. Reasons not to advise a pregnant lady to smoke:  • Smoking during pregnancy exposes both the mother and the unborn baby to toxic chemicals, including nicotine and other harmful substances.  • These toxins can restrict oxygen and nutrient flow to the fetus, increasing the risk of low birth weight, premature delivery, and developmental problems.  • Smoking is associated with a greater likelihood of miscarriage and long‐term health issues for the baby, such as respiratory problems and a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 2. How to protect yourself from second‐hand smoke:  • Avoid places where smoking is allowed, especially confined spaces without proper ventilation.  • If you find yourself in an environment where others are smoking, try to move to an area that is smoke‐free or ask for the room to be ventilated.  • Support and advocate for smoke‐free policies in public areas and private establishments to reduce overall exposure. 3. Does second-hand smoke have the ability to cause cancer? Provide a quote from the passage:  Yes, second-hand smoke can cause cancer. The passage confirms this by stating, “Non-smokers regularly exposed to second-hand smoke face a significantly increased risk of developing lung cancer due to the carcinogenic chemicals present in the smoke.”  This quote directly supports the conclusion that even if one does not smoke, simply being in an environment where smoke is present considerably raises the risk of cancer. These responses draw on the health risks mentioned in the passage and provide practical measures for reducing exposure to harmful smoke.