Secondhand Smoke Infographics
- The U.S. Surgeon General Concluded that Aerosol from E-Cigarettes Can Contain Harmful Substances
- Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure is High in Multiunit Housing
- Secondhand Smoke Can Infiltrate Into Other Units Through Hallways and Stairwells
- The Harmful Chemicals in Secondhand Smoke
- Some Groups Have Higher Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Its Harmful Effects
- Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Differs Among Children Ages 3-11 By Race and Ethnicity
- Statewide Smokefree Laws
- Prohibiting Smoking in U.S. Government Subsidized Housing Would Save Lives and $153 Million Annually
The U.S. Surgeon General Concluded that Aerosol from E-Cigarettes Can Contain Harmful Substances
The U.S. Surgeon General concluded that aerosol from e-cigarettes can contain harmful substances.
- More than 4 in 5 U.S. adults oppose e-cigarette use in indoor public places.
E-cigarette use in public places can:
- Expose bystanders to secondhand aerosol
- Make enforcement of smokefree policies challenging
- Influence the acceptability of tobacco use
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.
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.
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%
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.
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.
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
