Secondhand Smoke - Prevention Summary Table
Only one measure per topic is displayed in the summary table. A complete set of measures, where they exist, can be found by following the More Information link in the table below.
green - headed in the right direction | |
red - headed in the wrong direction | |
black - stable or non-significant change (NSC) | |
purple - indeterminate | |
blue - Healthy People 2030 target |
Measure Name | Secondhand Smoke Exposure | Smokefree Home Rules and Workplace Laws |
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Year Range | 1988-2018 | 1992-2019 |
Measure |
The percentage of nonsmoking persons exposed to secondhand smoke. (The percentage of nonsmoking persons aged 3 years and older with a serum cotinine level greater than 0.05 ng/mL and less than or equal to 10 ng/mL.) |
The percentage of respondents reporting a smokefree home rule (i.e., that smoking was not allowed anywhere in their home). The percentage of indoor workers reporting a smokefree worksite rule (i.e., no smoking allowed in any indoor public/common or work areas). |
Recent Summary Trend | Falling | Rising |
Recent Summary Trend Year Range | 2013-2018 | 2014-2019 |
Desired Direction | Falling | Rising |
Summary Graph | ||
Trends and Most Recent Estimates | In 2017/2018, the estimate of persons aged 3 years and older currently exposed to SHS is 25.8%. | In 2018/2019, of adults aged 18 years and older reported a smokefree home rule. |
Healthy People 2030 Target | Reduce the proportion of people who don't smoke but are exposed to secondhand smoke to 17.3%. | Increase the proportion of smokefree homes to 92.9%. |
More Information | Secondhand Smoke Exposure | Smokefree Home Rules and Workplace Laws |
Last Updated | March 2024 | March 2024 |