News Release from the CA Air Resources
Board
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NEW SURVEY: APARTMENT RESIDENTS
WANT SMOKE-FREE HOUSING
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California Women Smoking Less
The percentage of women still smoking in California decreased
to 9.1% in 2006 according to a recent report released by the
California Department of Health Services. The percentage of all
California adults, men and women, who are still smoking was 13.3%
in 2006, a decrease from 24.9% in 1984. Unfortunately, smoking
rates for young people, ages 18 to 24 increased from 18% in 2005
to 19.4% in 2006.
Another report, recently released by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, shows that smoking is not permitted
in nearly three out of four U.S. households. The report is based
on a national survey conducted mostly by telephone every two
years. The survey covered 127,000 U.S. households in 2003 and
looked at 900 to 7,000 homes in each state.
Participants were asked whether smoking was allowed everywhere
in the home, only in some places, or not at all. Among households
with at least one smoker, smoking was not permitted in 32 percent
of the homes nationwide. Among households consisting of non-smokers,
smoking was not permitted in 84% of the homes.
Recent surveys in local cities, including Santa Monica, Calabasas,
and Los Angeles indicate that a majority of people who smoke
are choosing to smoke outside, and that the number of households
which do not allow smoking inside is comparable to the national
percentage.
Stopping Smoking
Californians who want to quit smoking, or are thinking about
it, can call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887) a free, professional
and confidential telephone service offered to anyone living in
the state. Quitting assistance and information is offered in
a variety of languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese,
Vietnamese and Korean as well as English. Specialized counselors
for teens, the hearing impaired and users of chew and smokeless
tobacco products are also available.
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Apartment House Registry
Created 03.01.00 - Updated 06.11.2007
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