Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure is High in Multiunit Housing
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Secondhand Smoke Can Infiltrate Into Other Units Through Hallways and Stairwells
Secondhand smoke can infiltrate into other units through hallways and stairwells. Don’t be shy when it comes to your health. Talk to your building manager about making your apartment smokefree.
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The Harmful Chemicals in Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke and the harmful chemicals in it are known causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, ear infections, and asthma attacks in infants and children. They are also known causes of HEART DISEASE, stroke, and lung cancer in adult nonsmokers.
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Some Groups Have Higher Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Its Harmful Effects
Chart detailing the higher exposure rates to second hand smoke of certain groups of nonsmoking Americans.
Nonsmoking Americans
Higher Exposure Rate By Age
3-11 years: 41%
12-19 years: 34%
20 years and older: 21%
Higher Exposure Rate By Race
White Americans: 22%
Black: 47%
Mexican American: 24%
Higher Exposure Rate By Poverty Level
Below the poverty level: 43%
At the poverty level: 21%
Higher Exposure Rate By Home Ownership
Own their home: 19%
Renters: 37%
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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Differs Among Children Ages 3-11 By Race and Ethnicity
Graph detailing how exposure to secondhand smoke differs among children ages 3-11 by race and ethnicity.
This graph shows that non-Hispanic black children have the highest exposure compared to non-Hispanic white children and Mexican-American children.
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Statewide Smokefree Laws
Map of the United states with those states who support smoke free laws colored either blue, brown or yellow depending on how comprehensive their laws are.
Statewide smokefree indoor air laws for restaurants, bars, and private worksites vary from state to state.
100% smokefree in restaurants, bars, and private worksites
Arizona
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
100% smokefree in one or two of these types of venues
Arkansas
Florida
Idaho
Indiana
Louisiana
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
No venues or less restrictive laws
Alabama
Alaska
California
Connecticut
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
SOURCE: STATE System, Tobacco Control Interactive Maps, Legislation – Smokefree Indoor Air.
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Prohibiting Smoking in U.S. Government Subsidized Housing Would Save Lives and $153 Million Annually
Prohibiting smoking in public housing nationally would save lives AND $153 million annually.
94 million in secondhand smoke-related health care
43 million in renovation expenses
16 million in smoking-related fire losses
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