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Tobacco Free counting smoking in cars
- How many people smoke in cars?
- How many passive smokers are affected?
- How many children?
- How much the stats differ between countries?
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Statistics overall
- 28 registered loggers
- 48 stored observations
- 3909 cars checked
- 3.8% of people smoke in cars
Statistics per country
| Country | Smoking in cars | Num. cars | Num. observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2.6% | 2145 | 20 |
| Philippines | 1.9% | 156 | 2 |
| Polska | 5.6% | 1608 | 26 |
Statistics per city
| City | Smoking in cars | Num. cars | Num. observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | 2.7% | 1318 | 14 |
| Albert Town | 0% | 43 | 1 |
| Wanaka | 0% | 208 | 1 |
| Quezon City | 1.9% | 156 | 2 |
| Timaru | 3.1% | 195 | 1 |
| Oamaru | 5.0% | 139 | 1 |
| Auckland | 2.6% | 227 | 1 |
| Wellington | 0% | 15 | 1 |
| Wrocław | 5.6% | 1608 | 26 |
Observations map
About
To collect data from multiple sites, globally, many times a day, over and over again, would be expensive. So expensive, that study like that is impossible to run through traditional methods.
The idea is to ask volunteers to help. YOU will help to conduct the study and do the research.
- Anyone can participate
- Register
- Download and install NZDIS TobaccoFree Android application
- Agree to » Ethical Conduct and Honour Code «
- Go outside, stand by a busy street, and start logging the data
The application allows easy logging of occurances of smoking in cars. Install it, go out, and collect data about particular location. Instructions are provided within the application.
Awareness
World
- GlobaLink « GlobaLink - the International Tobacco Control Community
- Tobacco control « Article on Wikipedia about Tobacco control and the history of the movement
- WHO Convention « Article on World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco control
New Zealand
- The Smokefree Coalition « The Smokefree Coalition - te ohu auahi kore
- Smokefree by Health Sponsorship Council « Smokefree - auahi kore, Health Sponsorship Council
- Te Reo Marama « Maori community for Tobacco resistance
Research articles
- Observed smoking in cars: a method and differences by socioeconomic area Tob Control. 2006 Oct;15(5):409-11
- Public attitudes to laws for smoke-free private vehicles: a brief review Tob Control. 2009 Aug;18(4):256-61. Epub 2008 Dec 3
- A qualitative case study of policy maker views about the protection of children from smoking in carsNicotine Tob Res. 2010 Sep;12(9):970-7. Epub 2010 Aug 9