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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in a Car
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Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percent of adults who were exposed to secondhand smoke in a car or other vehicle in the past 7 days.
Why is this important?
In Hawai‘i, smoking and vaping are prohibited in vehicles whenever a minor is present; however, cars may still be a significant source of secondhand smoke exposure for adults. Secondhand smoke can cause heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, even in nonsmokers. Although secondhand smoke exposure has declined in recent decades, it remains high especially among certain ethnic groups and residents with low socioeconomic status. Eliminating smoking in enclosed spaces is the only way to fully protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Respiratory Diseases, Health / Tobacco Use, Adults