Does anyone smoke in your house?
If you smoke outside – how far away from the house do you go?
The Facts:
Secondhand smoke poses a serious risk of people’s health and is particularly dangerous for children
Cigarette smoke lingers in the home for up to five hours after you stub out a cigarette
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at risk of developing coughs, colds, ear infection, chest infection and poor lung function
Even pets can be harmed by secondhand smoke, putting them at risk of breathing problems or cancer
Any Age, Any Stage
We’re running a new digital campaign in 2021 showing you can quit at any age and any stage. It is never too late or too early to quit smoking. Quitting smoking will always been the best decision you’ll ever make to protect your health and boost your finances.
What about opening the window?
People often think that they can remove the risk from second-hand smoke exposure by opening windows or doors, not smoking in front of the kids, smoking in one room, smoking under an extractor fan or using air purifiers, fresheners or candles. None of these work!
The only way to completely reduce exposure to second-hand smoke is by smoking outside the home, at least 6 steps away.
What are the benefits to quitting?
Still have questions?
Download our info pack
The home is the #1 place where children and pets are more likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke. This booklet is packed with tips, tricks and those frequently asked questions to help you make the decision as to whether or not your home should be smokefree.
Who can help me to quit smoking?
Tailored support
Help Me Quit is a new, free NHS service in Wales. They will help you to pick the best way to quit, whether that’s telephone support, one-to-one or group meetings or the local pharmacy. They can also recommend which nicotine replacements, such as patches or gum, are best for you.
Visit: helpmequit.wales
Phone: 0800 085 2219 – Text: HMQ to 80818
