Nicole just moved into a new apartment. The person who rented the apartment before her was a smoker. Studies suggest that Nicole will have higher levels of nicotine in her blood than if the previous tenant had not been a smoker. The increased levels of nicotine can be attributed to:

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Thirdhand smoke refers to the residual nicotine and other chemicals left on indoor surfaces by tobacco smoke. People in contact with these surfaces can absorb these substances, leading to increased levels of nicotine in their blood, even without direct exposure to smoke.

Nicole Just Moved into a New Apartment