Yes, unfortunately it does, although your risk is still much lower than that of a smoker. Non-smokers who live with smokers have a greater chance of developing lung cancer than non-smokers who live with people that don't smoke.

The risk is caused by breathing in secondhand cigarette smoke in the atmosphere. This is called passive smoking. The more cigarette smoke you are exposed to, the greater the risk. So, the more cigarettes your husband smokes in the house and around you, the more your risk is increased. Doctors think that about 1 in 4 lung cancers in non-smokers are due to passive smoking.

The best way to reduce your risk is for your husband to stop smoking. Or, if he won't give up, for him to smoke outside. If your husband would like to give up there are helplines he can contact for support and advice:

In the UK Quitline (Freephone) 0800 00 22 00

In Scotland Smokeline Scotland (Freephone) 0800 84 84 84 12pm-12midnight.