What damage do smoking and secondhand smoke cause?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with harms found in nearly every body organ from smoking. Tobacco smoke contains a mix of more than 7,000 chemicals, of which approximately 70 are recognized to cause cancer. Cigarette smoking is responsible for nearly 500,000 American deaths each year, including more than 41,000 deaths from secondhand smoke exposure.

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1. What is the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2018?
2. How can I file a complaint about smoking in a public facility?
3. As a business owner, what do I need to do to comply with the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2018?
4. My business is not a restaurant. Does this ordinance affect me?
5. Are there exemptions to the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2018?
6. What is the outdoor 15-foot rule?
7. When did the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2108 take effect?
8. I live in a residential facility. Can I smoke there?
9. Is smoking allowed in a gazebo or pavilion on my public property?
10. Who will enforce the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2018?
11. Are there penalties for a violation of the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2018?
12. I'm receiving push-back from my employer for trying to abide by the smoking ordinance. What are my rights?
13. Do the cities of O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis already have smoking bans in place?
14. What damage do smoking and secondhand smoke cause?
15. I would like to quit smoking. Are there resources to help me?