the distance myth

I make sure I don't smoke in front of my kids. Smoke can't harm my kids if they're in another room or far enough away, right? >>

the ventilation myth

My house has a good ventilation system. Opening a window or turning on a fan will clear the air of smoke, right? >>

the odor myth

I use an air freshener to make the air clean after I smoke. If you can't smell the smoke in the air, then it's gone, right? >>

the quit myth

If it's not enough to smoke in another room, open windows, and get rid of the odor, then my only other option is to quit, right? >>

why worry about secondhand smoke?

Secondhand smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, more than 60 of which are known to cause cancer. Because a child's body is still growing, these chemicals are especially dangerous to them.

Children who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to develop ear infections, allergies, bronchitis, pneumonia, and more severe and frequent asthma symptoms. Secondhand smoke can even lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

If you or others in your home smoke and aren't yet ready to quit smoking, please take One Step for your kids. >>



Always step outside the home and the car before smoking.