Breathe Easy

It’s been reported that nearly 100% of North Carolinians like to breathe! In fact, breathing is one of the most universally enjoyed pastimes in our state. 

If you are one of the many people who participate in this healthy and vital activity, you will be thrilled to know that Guilford County has a growing list of more than 450 100% smokefree restaurants and other entertainment sites.

Did you know that:

• There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke (SGR, 2006)
• Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette contains more than 4000 chemicals, with at least 40 carcinogens. (SGR, 2006)
• Even ventilation experts agree that the only effective way to eliminate toxic exposure to secondhand smoke is to ban indoor exposure entirely.  There is no way for a ventilation system to adequately remove toxins to a safe level. (SGR, 2006)
• 97% of Guilford County residents said that they would continue to dine at their favorite restaurant if it became smokefree.  This included 81% of smokers interviewed (Guilford County Project ASSIST, 2002)
• Many people are not really aware of the facts about secondhand smoke. Click here to download a list of the "Top Ten" myths about secondhand smoke and policy!

Click here for a list of smokefree restaurants

Click here for a list of other smokefree sites in Guilford County

Click here to print a brochure for restaurant owners

Links

• Would you like to advocate forsmokefree public places in North Carolina?
• Help for worksites
• It's your air, take it back