Smoke-free homes and vehicles are better!

 Secondhand smoke hurts you and your family. It can cause:

•  Premature birth and low birth weight.

• Increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

• Ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia and other breathing problems.

• Difficulty concentrating and learning.

• More frequent and severe asthma attacks.

• Reduced lung development in children.

• Cancer and heart disease.

 Secondhand smoke harms pets, too.

•  It can cause skin, eye and breathing problems in pets.

• Cats pick it up on their tongues when they lick their fur.

• It can cause cancer and heart disease in animals, too.

• Dogs with long snouts can be especially affected.

 Secondhand smoke does not go away easily.

•  It settles into carpets, furniture, draperies, car interiors, etc. It can re-enter the air for a long time afterwards, continuing to be an irritant and a health hazard. Then it is referred to as thirdhand smoke.

• It makes cleaning and home renovation more difficult and expensive.

• It reduces the values of homes and vehicles.

 Opening a window is not the answer.

Having a smoke-free home and vehicles is the answer.