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Secondhand Smoke

Smoking in the Home

Four in five households in Simcoe Muskoka are now completely free of secondhand smoke. The prevalence of smoke-free homes has increased steadily over the past decade, especially among households with children living at home.

Smoking in Vehicles

Four in five adult (18+ years) drivers in Simcoe Muskoka report that the vehicle they drive the most is completely free of secondhand smoke. Smoke-free vehicles are reported more often by those with higher levels of education.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Public Places

Between 2007 and 2010, about 1 in 10 non-smokers (12+) in Simcoe Muskoka reported being regularly exposed to secondhand smoke in public places. Youth (12-19) and young adults (20-44) non-smokers reported the highest exposure to secondhand smoke in public places.