It's Good For Health
There is overwhelming scientific evidence that secondhand smoke is a direct cause of:
    - lung cancer - 3,000 nonsmokers die each year.
    - heart disease - 35,000 deaths each year.
    - lung and bronchial infections -250,000 children affected each year.

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It's Good For Business
A comprehensive review of all available studies on the economic impact of smoke-free workplace laws concluded that: “All of the best designed studies report no negative impact or a positive impact of smoke-free restaurant and bar laws on sales or employment". Policymakers can act to protect workers and patrons from the toxins in secondhand smoke confident in rejecting industry claims that there will be an adverse economic impact.

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Quotes from the Restaurant Industry
"Smoking is no longer acceptable social behavior. Even people who smoke don’t want to sit in it while they eat.

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Debunking the Tobacco Industry's Opposition
The Philip Morris company website now states that the conclusions of public health officials concerning secondhand smoke are "sufficient to warrant measures that regulate smoking in public places."

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It Creates a Health-promoting Environment
Smoke-free air ordinances create an environment that promotes good health and encourages smokers to quit.

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It Saves Money
Smoking employees cost their company an average of $1,429 more per year in increased health care costs than nonsmoking employees. The annual health care costs in North Carolina directly caused by smoking is $1.92 billion.

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It Has Public Support
North Carolinians Want Smoke-free Environments!

• 64% prefer smoke-free restaurants
• 66% feel businesses should do more to protect their employees from second hand smoke
• 70% feel businesses should do more to protect their customers from second hand smoke