Smoke Free Washington

Questions About Secondhand Smoke

We all hear about the danders of smoking cigarettes, but did you know that non-smokers are in dander too? Answer the following five questions to test your awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke.

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Question 1. Which of the following chemicals is present in secondhand smoke?	Formaldehyde Hydrogen Cyanide Arsenic All of the above
Question 2. How many days of school do children miss each year as a result of exposure to secondhand smoke?	3 million 5 million 7 million
Question 3. Which of the following can completely remove the threat of secondhand smoke?	Establishing a no-smoking section Strong ventilation systems Plugging your nose None of the above
Question 4. About what percentage of smokers in Washington prefer to live in smoke-free housing?	50 percent 70 percent 85 percent
Question 5. Washington's Smoking in Public Places law makes it illegal to smoke within how many feet of entrances to bars and restaurants?	10 feet 25 feet 50 feet

• Last Updated: 09/09/10

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