1. Why should we be concerned? Children regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are at risk for : coughing and wheezing chronic ear infections asthma bronchitis pneumonia allergies colds tonsilitis adenoid problems reduced lung function SIDS

2. Why should we be concerned? A pregnant mother exposed to second-hand smoke puts her baby at risk for : miscarriage stillbirth impaired lung function premature birth low birth weight

3. Why should we be concerned? Adults regularly exposed to second-hand smoke put themselves at greater risk for : lung cancer heart disease stroke dizziness and nausea increased heart rate and blood pressure eye irritation headaches cough and sore throat

4. We Need to Protect Ourselves and our Children! Smoke-free home Smoke free restaurants, public places non-smoking sections speak to the manager Advocate for a smoke-free workplace Advocate for policy on smoke- free public places

5. Why is it up to Us? Municipal Government Provincial Government, Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care Federal Government, Ministry of Health We, the People!