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Creating a Smoke-Free Environment
Cigarette smoke contains dangerous chemicals that are a
hazard when inhaled - either directly or indirectly.
Sidestream smoke (smoke that drifts off the end of a
burning cigarette) and passive smoke (smoke exhaled
by someone who is smoking) both describe types of
secondhand smoke.
Smoking family members and friends of nonsmokers
may be exposing their loved ones to an increased risk of
illness or disease through secondhand smoke. Here are
some tips from the American Association for Respiratory
Care (AARC) that will help you create a smoke free
environment:
- If you or a family member smokes, consider setting
aside one well-ventilated room in your home where
smoking will be permitted and limit smoking to that
area.
- When you travel, stay at nonsmoking hotels or inns,
or request nonsmoking rooms.
- Encourage your smoking friends to quit by supporting
their cessation efforts.
- Become active in working for and supporting
legislation that restricts smoking.
- Encourage your employer to restrict or to ban
smoking in your workplace.
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