Smoke-free Homes

• The importance of smoke-free homes and how to make yours smoke-free.
  
  Learn more about smoke-free housing options.

Smoke-free Cars are Important!

Since January 21, 2009 smoking inside a vehicle with a child under the age of 16 has been against the law. This applies to both drivers and passengers.

• There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. ¹
• Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of second-hand smoke.
• Please learn more at smoke-free cars.

Thinking about Quitting Smoking?

• Making the decision to quit smoking is an important step to improving your health
• If you are thinking of quitting, contact the Region of Peel – Public Health at 905-799-7700 and ask about the Peel Health Quit Smoking Program

Questions?

• Please call the Region of Peel – Public Health at 905-799-7700 (toll-free from Caledon at 905-584-2216) for more information about the health effects of smoking, second-hand smoke and how to create smoke-free spaces (e.g. homes, cars)

References

1. ¹ Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion. (2006). Health Effects of Second-Hand Smoke. [PDF] (fact sheet).

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