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QuickStats: Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among people aged 19 years and over (2007-2016)
- Date2018-06-07 20:59
- Update2018-06-07 20:59
- DivisionDivision of Strategic Planning for Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among people aged 19 years and over (2007-2016)
"Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke at home amongst people aged 19 years and over" showed a 8.3%p decrease over the past decade (from 14.7% in 2007 to 6.4% in 2016). "Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke in indoor working areas" showed a 28.6%p decrease (from 46.0% in 2007 to 17.4% in 2016). The declines in the rates of exposure to secondhand smoke in indoor working areas and indoor public areas became especially prominent after the year 2012, most probably due to continuous expansion of non-smoking areas (Figure A).
"Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke at home amongst people aged 19 years and over" showed a 8.3%p decrease over the past decade (from 14.7% in 2007 to 6.4% in 2016). "Rate of exposure to secondhand smoke in indoor working areas" showed a 28.6%p decrease (from 46.0% in 2007 to 17.4% in 2016). The declines in the rates of exposure to secondhand smoke in indoor working areas and indoor public areas became especially prominent after the year 2012, most probably due to continuous expansion of non-smoking areas (Figure A).
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