Weber-Morgan Anti-Tobacco Coalition

SECONDHAND SMOKE "There's no safe exposure

to secondhand smoke."

With growing evidence of the health risks associated with secondhand smoke exposure, it is important to establish smoke-free environments both indoor and outdoor. Smoke-free environments are the only effective approach that protects nonsmokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke because there is no safe level of exposure.

WHAT IS SECONDHAND SMOKE?

Secondhand smoke is the sidestream smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar as well as the smoke exhaled by the smoker.

Secondhand smoke contains many of the same chemicals that are present in smoke inhaled directly by the smoker. There are over 4,000 chemical compounds in tobacco smoke.

The EPA has designated secondhand smoke as a known human carcinogen.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY FAMILY?

Ask a health educator how you can pledge to keep your car and home smoke free. Kits are available at the health department, (801) 399-7184.

UTAH INDOOR CLEAN AIR ACT

REPORT A VIOLATION

REQUEST A FREE SIGN

RESOURCES FOR BARS AND CLUBS

UTAH SMOKE-FREE APARTMENT GUIDE

OUTDOOR SMOKING RULES

READ THE WMHD OUTDOOR SMOKING REGULATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Although much progress has been made to reduce tobacco use, more than 126 million nonsmoking Americans are still exposed to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.