People all over the world are (and this is just one example of a parasite): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4015566/
Toxoplasma gondii is a leading cause of severe foodborne illness in the United States. Population-based studies have found T. gondii infection to be more prevalent in racial/ethnic minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Soil contaminated with cat feces, undercooked meat, and congenital transmission are the principal sources of infection. Toxoplasmosis-associated illnesses include congenital neurologic and ocular disease; acquired illness in immunocompetent persons, most notably ocular disease; and encephalitis or disseminated disease in immunosuppressed persons. The association of T. gondii infection with risk for mental illness is intriguing and requires further research."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3963851/
"Toxoplasmosis is becoming a global health hazard as it infects 30–50% of the world human population. Clinically, the life-long presence of the parasite in tissues of a majority of infected individuals is usually considered asymptomatic. However, a number of studies show that this ‘asymptomatic infection’ may also lead to development of other human pathologies"
And no I am not saying children should smoke or anyone, feel free to read more comments above saying so. There are many ways to get rid of parasites. Both these links are worth checking out for more info. There's actually a ton of information online.
People all over the world are (and this is just one example of a parasite): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4015566/
Toxoplasma gondii is a leading cause of severe foodborne illness in the United States. Population-based studies have found T. gondii infection to be more prevalent in racial/ethnic minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Soil contaminated with cat feces, undercooked meat, and congenital transmission are the principal sources of infection. Toxoplasmosis-associated illnesses include congenital neurologic and ocular disease; acquired illness in immunocompetent persons, most notably ocular disease; and encephalitis or disseminated disease in immunosuppressed persons. The association of T. gondii infection with risk for mental illness is intriguing and requires further research."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3963851/
"Toxoplasmosis is becoming a global health hazard as it infects 30–50% of the world human population. Clinically, the life-long presence of the parasite in tissues of a majority of infected individuals is usually considered asymptomatic. However, a number of studies show that this ‘asymptomatic infection’ may also lead to development of other human pathologies"
And no I am not saying children should smoke or anyone. There are many ways to get rid of parasites. Both links are worth checking out for mode info.