Smoking in the Home

Nearly four in five households in Simcoe Muskoka are completely free of secondhand smoke. The 2007 Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) results showed that 79% (76.6%, 81.2%) of Simcoe Muskoka households reported that smoking was never allowed in their homes.

Among households with children 0 to 9 years of age, the percentage of smoke-free homes reached 91% (86.9%, 94.4%) in 2007.

The trend in smoke-free homes has been increasing in Simcoe Muskoka over the past several years, especially among households with children (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Smoke-free Homes 2001 - 2007