Infographic: The case for a ban on smoking in cars that carry children

The House of Lords will today vote on a controversial Labour plan to ban smoking in cars while children are present. (GETTY IMAGES)

As the House of Lords prepares to vote on a Labour proposal to ban smoking in cars carrying children, pro-and-anti tobacco groups have argued their cases with a variety of statistics.

We’ve compiled our own research in a graphic, showing how children are effected by second-hand smoke and what conclusions can be drawn about the impact second-hand smoke has on a child’s life.

Scroll through the graphic below to learn more.

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