Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, also known as second-hand smo3ke, can be harmful to your health. Here we present rates of non-smokers aged 12 years and over who were regularly (every day or almost every day) exposed to tobacco smoke in their home.
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by geographic area
Key findings:
- In 2013/14, survey results indicated that 4% of the Sudbury and districts[AL1] population aged 12 years and older were exposed to environmental tobacco smoke at home.
- The prevalence rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home in Sudbury and districts has consistently been similar[ML2] to that reported in northeastern Ontario, and Ontario overall since 2009/10.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home in Sudbury and districts has decreased significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
0Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
Note: Numbers followed by the letter “E” are to be interpreted with caution due to high sampling variability.
| Geographic Region | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2008 | Prevalence Rate, 2009 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2012 | Prevalence Rate, 2013 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 10.2% (CI: 7.8% to 13.3%) | 6.6% E (CI: 4.6% to 9.5%) | 7.1% E (CI: 4.7% to 10.6%) | 3.8% E (CI: 2.4% to 6.0%) |
| Northeastern Ontario | 9.3% (CI: 7.9% to 10.9%) | 6.9% (CI: 5.5% to 8.5%) | 6.1% (CI: 4.8% to 7.7%) | 4.5% (CI: 3.5% to 5.9%) |
| Ontario | 5.6% (CI: 5.2% to 6.0%) | 5.2% (CI: 4.8% to 5.6%) | 4.4% (CI: 3.9% to 4.9%) | 3.5% (CI: 3.2% to 3.9%) |
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by sex
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that prevalence rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home was similar in males and females aged 12 and over in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home among females in Sudbury and districts decreased significantly. The rate among males did not change significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Numbers followed by the letter “E” are to be interpreted with caution due to high sampling variability.
| Sex | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 9.1% E (CI: 6.5% to 12.7%) | 6.8% E (CI: 4.4% to 10.2%) |
| Females | 8.0% (CI: 6.0% to 10.5%) | 4.5% E (CI: 2.9% to 6.8%) |
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by age group
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that prevalence rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home was higher in the 12 to 19 year old age group (18%) than in older age groups.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the age groups.
Notes:
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home, by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Note: Numbers followed by the letter “E” are to be interpreted with caution due to high sampling variability.
The letter “F” is to be interpreted as an estimate which has been suppressed due to high sampling variability.
| Age (Years) | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 19 | 21.5% (CI: 15.4% to 29.3%) | 18.1% E (CI: 11.6% to 27.2%) |
| 20 to 44 | 5.3% E (CI: 2.9% to 9.3%) | 4.1% E (CI: 2.3% to 7.3%) |
| 45 to 64 | 9.2% E (CI: 6.0% to 13.9%) | 5.3% E (CI: 3.0% to 9.2%) |
| 65+ | 6.1% E (CI: 3.8% to 9.8%) | F |
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by household income
Key findings:
- There was insufficient data in the most recent time period to release reliable results for this indicator.
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by education
Key findings:
- There was insufficient data in the most recent time period to release reliable results for this indicator.
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home by first official language spoken
Key findings:
- There was insufficient data in the most recent time period to release reliable results for this indicator.
This item was last modified on August 8, 2018