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Even 30 minutes of
secondhand smoke exposure
daily can cause heart damage similar to that
of a habitual smoker.
SECONDHAND SMOKE KILLS


People who are exposed to daily secondhand smoke have a 30% higher death and disease rate than that of non-smokers.


Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in this country, behind smoking and alcohol/drug abuse.


It is estimated that secondhand smoke causes 3,000 lung cancer deaths and more than 50,000 coronary heart disease deaths every year.


Secondhand smoke is also associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and unhealthy (lower birth weight) infants. Smoking by mothers is linked to a higher risk of their babies developing asthma in childhood.


Babies and children raised in a household where there is smoking have more ear infections, colds, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems than children from non-smoking families

 

 
 

Our supporters are many, considering the fact that 75% of Ohio County adults do not smoke.

If you add the children who are being exposed to secondhand smoke, the numbers are 85%.

The overwhelming majority of businesses, workers and families want Ohio County to be a healthier place to live and work. Take a look for yourself....

The Ohio County Board of Health recieved 1011 letters in favor of the proposed regulation and only 175 opposed to it.

A survey ofWheeling Chamber of Commerce members revealed that 182 businesses are in favor of smokefree workplaces and only 37 are against smokefree workplaces.

The majority of Steenrod Elementary students (97.2%) voted to ban smoking
in public buildings in a mock election held earlier this year.

Each time time the Wheeling New-Register has conducted an online poll, the results always indicate that people want smoke free regulations.

Our supporters know the truth: A clean indoor air policy is good for families, businesses and
workers in the Ohio Valley. Join thousands of others in the Ohio County who support clean air.

Send an e-mail to: info@smokefreeoc.com

 

 

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