In June 2008, a community wide survey of tobacco issues was conducted in Cayuga County by Joel LaLone Consulting. The survey details the opinions, behaviors and perceptions of local residents towards tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, tobacco advertising and other related issues.
Below is a short sample of survey questions and answers:.
Below is a short sample of survey questions and answers:.
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- Current smoker 17.3%
- Former smoker 30.2%
- Never a smoker 50.3%
- Not sure 2.3%
- Did not visit 6.9%
- Visited and exposed 50.4%
- Visited and not exposed 42.5%
- Visited, not sure if exposed .2%
- Allow anywhere 8.2%
- Restrict to certain areas 37.2%
- Not allowed at all 53.3%
- Not sure/no opinion 1.3%
- Yes 48.8%
- No 49%
- Don't know/Not sure 2.3%
- Yes 73.6%
- No 23%
- Did not see a HCP 2.6%
- Don't know/Not sure .8%
- Allow anywhere 29.4%
- Restrict to certain areas 35.1%
- Not allowed at all 31.7%
- Don't know/Not sure 3.8%
Current Cigarette smoking status amoung adults residents
In the past year in your county, did you visit the grounds of a hospital or medical facility, if so, were you exposed to secondhand smoke while there?
At a public playground in your county, do you think smoking should be allowed anywhere, restricted to certain areas or not allowd at all?
Is there a policy that prohibits smoking on the entire grounds of your workplace?
During the past twelve months, did any doctor, nurse or healthcare professional ask if you smoke? (asked of smokers and non smokers)
Do you think advertising of tobacco products on the outside of stores, or on the inside of windows facing outside should be: always allowed; restricted ot certain areas; or not allowed at all?
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