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Resources: more about secondhand smoke
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Check out these excellent resources on the harms of secondhand smoke and efforts to protect Minnesotans and others from exposure.
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
A watchdog organization that monitors how many states have passed comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws. Get up-to-date information and related resources.
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ClearWay Minnesota
This non-profit organization has numerous programs to reduce smoking and protect Minnesotans from secondhand smoke.
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Secondhand smoke protection: a recommended strategy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends comprehensive clean indoor air ordinances and tobacco excise increases as effective strategies to reduce overall tobacco use and improve health. Review the original recommendations.
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Secondhand Smoke in Minnesota, 1999-2003
In 2003 an estimated 2.4 million adult Minnesotans were exposed to secondhand smoke in a typical week. This report, based on 2003 Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey results, documents that Minnesota workers aren't equally protected from secondhand smoke. It also shows that support for smoke-free spaces is high.
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Minnesota's Clean Indoor Air Act -- 2003
In Minnesota, the Clean Indoor Air Act of 1974 was updated in 2003 to include most factories, warehouses and other places of employment exempted from the original legislation. The exception for restaurants, bars and private clubs was removed effective October 1, 2007. Review the provisions and remaining exemptions.
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