Why should we be concerned?

Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for :

•coughing and wheezing

•chronic ear infections

•asthma

•bronchitis

•pneumonia

•allergies

•colds

•tonsilitis

•adenoid problems

•reduced lung function

•SIDS

Why should we be concerned?

A pregnant mother exposed to second-hand smoke puts her baby at risk for :

•miscarriage

•stillbirth

•impaired lung function

•premature birth

•low birth weight

Why should we be concerned? Adults regularly exposed to second-hand smoke put themselves at greater risk for :

•lung cancer

•heart disease

•stroke

•dizziness and nausea

•increased heart rate and blood pressure

•eye irritation

•headaches

•cough and sore throat

We Need to Protect Ourselves and our Children!

•Smoke-free home

•Smoke free restaurants, public places• non-smoking sections• speak to the manager

•Advocate for a smoke-free workplace

•Advocate for policy on smoke-free public places

Why is it up to Us?

Municipal Government

Provincial Government, Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care

Federal Government,

Ministry of Health

We, the People!