Nearly 1.7 million deaths linked to second-hand smoke in 2023, study finds
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A study reported that nearly 1.7 million deaths were linked to second-hand smoke in 2023. [1]
The headline presents this as a study finding, without adding further detail on methodology or context. [1]
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Impact assessment
10/100
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routine human impact
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