Wimpy Cigarette Smoker

Citizens for Clean Air in Apartments (CCAA) and Cleanlungs.com consist of concerned individuals around the world. We act to protect the innocent -- our children. They represent our future. We act to protect nonsmokers of all ages -- our bill of rights. We ask that rental units, condominiums and other public facilities maintain safe and healthful surroundings for their customers and clients. We work to improve the standard of living for all people -- not just for those who can afford it.

"One day I was sitting in one of the smoke-filled rooms in the Tobacco Institute -- they all smoked -- and thinking, 'My God, maybe we're on the wrong side of this issue, because I can hardly breathe.'"
Victor L. Crawford, trial lawyer for the tobacco industry

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A far greater percentage (over half) of children continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke pollution compared to adults,
  • Of those exposed to secondhand smoke pollution, children have significantly greater levels of exposure than adults,
  • A far greater percentage (over half) of Blacks continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke pollution compared to Whites or Hispanics,
  • Of those exposed to secondhand smoke pollution, Blacks have significantly greater levels of exposure than White or Hispanics.