Tragic to say that another relative has just died - this one aged 17 months - a case of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Those closest to her are keeping pretty quiet about the cause of her suddenly stopping breathing but I know the statistics. 81% of SIDS cases are connected to smoking in some way - whether the mother smoked during pregnancy or the child was subjected to smoke inhalation subsequently.
It is important people know the truth so that future similar events can be prevented, but from my dealings with them in recent years, i know that our customer-centred health service is very disinclined to tell people things they might not want to hear.
How many more innocent children will have to die before tobacco is banned completely?
Incidentally, I was raised in a smoke filled womb and a smoke filled house after that and now need supplemental oxygen 24 / 7. My prognosis due to parenchymal lung disease is rather pessimistic. I remain hopeful, but despite being just 41 years old, the chances of my ever living without oxygen and permanent steroid treatment are very slim (medically considered impossible).
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