More Delawareans are putting down their cigarettes, according to a report issued by the Delaware Division of Public Health.
First, the good news.
The report shows cigarette smoking among adults in Delaware to be at its lowest level since data collection began in 1982.Shop US Pets to save up to 50% on your pet supplies for your dog or cat. Click here for free shipping!
The report shows cigarette smoking among adults in Delaware to be at its lowest level since data collection began in 1982.Shop US Pets to save up to 50% on your pet supplies for your dog or cat. Click here for free shipping!
Michelle Eichinger of the Division of Public Health says the number of smokers is down due to a series of efforts at the federal, state and local levels: Anti-smoking laws and intense education that has led to changing attitudes about tobacco use.
"It's just a combination of many sectors coming together to address smoking," she said. "Targeting youth, targeting the community, the Clean Indoor Air Act."
Delaware
- Statewide smoking ban: On November 1, 2002, the Clean Indoor Air Act went into effect, banning smoking statewide in all enclosed workplaces in Delaware, including bars, restaurants, and casinos.
- The Act exempts private homes and automobiles not used for childcare or daycare or the public transportation of children, rented social halls while being rented,
- limousines under private hire, hotel/motel rooms designated as smoking rooms, fundraising activities sponsored by an ambulance or fire company while on property owned or leased by the company, and fundraising activities sponsored by a fraternal benefit society taking place upon property owned or leased by the society.
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Local governments can regulate smoking more strictly than the state.
- The City of Bethany Beach has outlawed smoking on the boardwalk and beach.
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