Most Lane Community College Students believe that even small amounts of exposure to secondhand smoke can be a serious health risk.
Over 75% agree and more than 4 out of 10 agree strongly
According to students, exposure to secondhand smoke occurs frequently on campus.
Over 50% of students report being exposed to secondhand smoke every day or a few times a day on campus
The majority of students say the smoke bothers them.
64% are bothered either a little or a lot by secondhand smoke and almost one quarter of students report having some immediate health effects from it.
Most students think its ok for colleges to prohibit smoking on campus if that's what it takes to keep second-hand smoke away from other students and employees.
3 out of 5 students agreed and employees were even more supportive – 7 out of 10 agreed
In general, students were supportive of a tobacco-free campus if quit services are available
6 out of 10 (63%) supported a tobacco-free campus, 4 out of 10 strongly supported it
Over 65% of employees support a tobacco-free campus, with almost 50% strongly supporting the policy change
Many students would choose a smoke-free college over a college that allows smoking on campus
59% of students agreed and 2 out of 5 strongly agreed
Most LCC students and employees do not smoke
Less than 11% of students report smoking everyday, only 5% of employees smoke everyday
Over 82% either don't smoke or hardly ever smoke
About half of students and employees are aware of the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line which is (800) 784-8669) or 1-800-QUIT-NOW, a free quit smoking support service.
