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Smoke-free indoor environments lead to:
- Lower maintenance expenses (carpets, drapes, cloths, paint)
- Lower insurance premiums (fire, medical, workers comp, liability)
- Lower labor costs (absenteeism, productivity)
All this equals greater profits and a healthier and safer work environment for employees, employers and patrons alike.
The Society of Actuaries (an educational, research and professional organization dedicated to serving the public and Society members) issued a 2005 report finding that secondhand smoke costs the U.S. economy roughly $10 billion a year; $5 billion in estimated medical costs associated with secondhand smoke exposure, and another $4.6 billion in lost wages. This estimate does not include youth exposure to secondhand smoke. |
