New Zealand

There are a number of informative websites that look at tobacco control issues in New Zealand.

Following are a number of useful websites that highlight the harms of second-hand smoke exposure. The sites also suggest actions that can be followed to make various environments, such as the home and car, smokefree.

• The US Environmental Protection Agency website describes what second-hand smoke is, its associated health effects and shows you how to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke in various settings.

• The American Cancer Society website outlines what second-hand smoke is, why it is a health problem, and the settings in which second-hand smoke is a health issue, such as the home, workplace and public places.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) website is an online toolkit that provides people with ideas for reducing exposure to second-hand smoke.

The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (Australian) has produced a wide range of factsheets related to tobacco and second-hand smoke. The factsheets are available in several languages.

• This site contains a paper outlining the Ontario Medical Association’s position on second-hand smoke. It highlights the health effects caused by second-hand smoke among both adults and children, along with issues surrounding second-hand smoke exposure in the workplace.

(These sites are not part of this web site, and we have no control over their content or availability.)