Did you know?

Why? It’s the law…And the right thing to do.

Second-hand smoke hurts. Non-smokers and smokers breathe in second-hand smoke. Babies and children breathe in smoke from people’s cigarettes

Second-hand smoke hurts children. Children breathing in second-hand smoke have more health problems. They can have: Asthma & other Breathing problems Ear Infections Pneumonia, croup and bronchitis

Second-hand smoke hurts unborn children. It can: Lead to premature births and to still births Result in lower birth weight and slow a child’s growth Cause serious illnesses during childhood

Second-hand smoke hurts everyone. Almost 70 cancer-causing poisons:

Second-hand smoke sticks around. Even when you can’t see it.

Second-hand smoke sticks around. If you smoke: Leave your baby with another adult. Leave your amauti inside too, to prevent the second-hand smoke particles from sticking to it.

Second-hand smoke is never safe. There is no safe level of second-hand smoke... For anyone, even smokers.

How many steps?

Visit To help have a smoke-free home For help quitting tobacco call the Nunavut QuitLine at or visit your local health centre for more information.