Smoke-Free Air Research 

Everyone has the right to breathe smoke-free air.

Secondhand smoke is a mixture of more than 4,000 chemicals, more than 50 of which are known or probable human cancer-causing agents.

The 2006 Surgeon General's report proves that the best way to protect the public from the dangers of secondhand smoke is to establish smoke-free communities. Get the facts on secondhand smoke and the health and economic impact of smoke-free ordinances from SmokeFree Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Smoke-Free Air Research

Public Opinion Polls The support that smoke-free air garners crosses over demographic groups. 74% of Eau Claire's residents support their city's smoke-free ordinance 69% of residents support a strong smoke-free air law Support has grown over the last year - 2007 poll

Madison & Appleton Bartender Study Bartenders are healthier now that they aren't exposed to less secondhand smoke. Summary of Findings 2007 Report, 2006 Report

Air Quality Studies The air quality in many restaurants and bars that allow smoking is rated at a "hazardous level" by the EPA. City of Milwaukee Air Quality Report 2009 Marshfield Air Quality Report 2009 Western Wisconsin Study Northern Wisconsin Study Eau Claire Study La Crosse County Air Quality Report 2008

Impact of Smoke-Free Air Laws in Wisconsin Smoke-free laws do not harm Wisconsin businesses, although a statewide ban would level the playing field. WISPRIG Smoke-Free Law Impact Report Effect of the Appleton Ordinance Fact Sheet Consumer Attitudes in Appleton - 2006