MLHU - Health Status Resource

Figure 5.1.9: Exposed to second-hand smoke at home

Percent of population (12+), Middlesex-London, Ontario and Peer Group, 2003, 2005, 2007/8, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2013/14

Figure 5.1.9: Exposed to second-hand smoke at home
Source: 
Canadian Community Health Survey [2003-2014], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Note: 
*Estimate should be interpreted with caution due to high variability

In 2013/14, 2.7% of non-smoking people in Middlesex-London reported being exposed to second-hand smoke in the home.

The proportion of people being exposed to second-hand smoke in the home in 2013/14 was significantly lower in Middlesex-London compared to the Peer Group.

Between 2003 and 2013/14 a significant downward trend in exposure to second-hand smoke in the home was seen in Middlesex-London, the Peer Group and Ontario.