why go smoke free?

Good for Health

The scientific evidence on the health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke is clear, convincing, and overwhelming. Second-hand smoke is a known cause of lung cancer, heart disease, chronic lung ailments such as asthma and bronchitis, and low birth-weight births. Click here to read more...

Good for Business

The evidence is clear that smoke-free laws protect health without harming business. Dozens of studies and hard economic data have shown that smoke-free laws do not harm sales or employment in restaurants and bars and sometimes have a positive impact. Click here to read more...

Creates a Health Promotion Environment

Smoke-free air ordinances create an environment that promotes good health and encourages smokers to quit. Click here to read more...

Smoke free Policy has Public Support

According to an October 2006 Elon University poll, North Carolinians overwhelmingly prefer smoke free environments. Click here to read more...

What are the top ten myths about secondhand smoke? Click here to find out!

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