Making Apartments and Condos Smoke-free
Anybody who has lived in an apartment or condominium knows about the downsides of living so close to your neighbors. When walls, floors, ceilings or balconies are shared, so are loud noises, unpleasant smells, and even deadly cigarette smoke. Drifting secondhand smoke poses health concerns for even the healthiest residents, but can you imagine the effects on a child with asthma, or a senior with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Families living in multi-unit housing understand the adverse effects all too well.