Research shows need to restrict smoking in Multiunit Housing
Driezen P, et al. Self-Reported Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Support for Complete Smoking Bans in Multiunit Housing Among Smokers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200201. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.200201external icon
This research looked at smoking in multiunit housing (MUH) in Canada, the US, and the UK from 2013-2015. Overall, 53.0% of smokers living in single-family homes completely banned smoking in their homes, compared with 44.8% of smokers in MUH. Across all 3 countries, only 27.8% of MUH smokers reported that smoking was completely prohibited in their building. Since smoking in MUH involuntarily exposes residents to secondhand smoke via transfer from other units, authors call for the education of MUH operators and residents about the benefits of comprehensive smoke-free policies.
https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/20_0201.htm
Stephen Hamann
