Online Poll Results
Thank you to everyone who responded to our online poll about smoke-free outdoor spaces in Ottawa.
A total of 481 individuals completed our survey between August 25, 2010 and May 31, 2011:
- 90% support smoke-free patios
- 89.9% support smoke-free parks and playgrounds
- 91.5% support smoke-free doorways to public places and workplaces
- 91.6% support smoke-free sports fields
- 88.9% support smoke-free beaches.
Survey respondents said:
"Have you ever pulled a small child away from the play structure when he wasn't ready because he can't breathe? It's heart-breaking. My child has the right to play wherever he wants, and shouldn't have to avoid parks because of smokers."
"I am tired of inhaling cigarette smoke whether it is on a restaurant patio, outside the mall, or just sitting out on my balcony of my apartment building.”
"I used to play soccer and couldn't stand it when spectators or players smoked on the side-lines! Breathing in that smoky air while I ran was disgusting."
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