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Hello,
I am emailing the City Council on behalf of the Tobacco-Free Orange County Program advocating for the
benefits of a smoke-free outdoor dining policy including the outdoor areas or bars, clubs, restaurants,
and catering businesses within the City of Anaheim. Attached are a short letter and visual presentation
supporting the need for a smoke-free outdoor dining policy including data collected by us from the
residents of Anaheim.
Thank you,
Aaron Mendoza
Health Educator | Prevention and Education
Contact Email: amendoza@p4w.org
Partners 4 Wellness.org
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April 8
Via Email
Anaheim City Council
200 S Anaheim Blvd,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Dear Members of the City Council,
As a member of our community, I strongly advocate for smoke-free outdoor dining, which
should encompass vaping as well, in all restaurant patios, bars, nightclubs, and catering
businesses.
Clean air is a fundamental right for all patrons, workers, and passersby. Outdoor areas of eateries
and entertainment venues should be places where everyone can enjoy fresh air without exposure
to harmful secondhand smoke or aerosols.
Implementing smoke-free policies not only promotes public health but also enhances the overall
dining and social experience. It encourages healthier lifestyles and protects the well-being of all
individuals, including children and those with respiratory conditions.
Let's prioritize the health and comfort of our community by expanding current smoking
ordinances to support smoke-free outdoor dining policies that include vaping in all relevant
establishments. Together, we can create spaces that promote wellness and enjoyment for
everyone.
Smoke-Free
Outdoor Dining
Areas
Aaron Mendoza
Health Educator
Tobacco Free Orange County Program www.Partners4Wellness.org
Our goal is to pass an ordinance in
the City of Costa Mesa prohibiting
the use of tobacco products in the
outdoor dining areas of; bars,
restaurants, nightclubs,
and mobile-catering businesses.
Our Goal
In Non-Smoking ResidencesIn Smoking ResidencesIn Restaurants and Bars0
1
2
3
4
5
Those who live around
smokers experience 2 times
more exposure to secondhand
smoke than those who do not
In Smoking Residences
Those who work in restaurants
and bars experience 2 to 5 times
more exposure to secondhand
smoke than those who do not
In Restaurants and Bars
Secondhand Smoke
In Bars and Restaurants
2x
5x
American Lung
Association (2019)
Secondhand Smoke causes harmful
inflammatory and respiratory effects
within 60 minutes of exposure which last
for up to three hours.
E x p o s u r e t o s e c o n d h a n d s m o k e , e v e n
f o r b r i e f p e r i o d s , c a n l e a d t o a d v e r s e
h e a l t h e f f e c t s a s t h e r e i s n o s a f e
t h r e s h o l d f o r i n h a l i n g t o b a c c o s m o k e .
Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke
More than 7,000 chemicals have
been identified in secondhand
tobacco smoke. At least 69 of
these chemicals are known to
cause cancer, including arsenic,
benzene, beryllium, chromium,
and formaldehyde.
National Cancer
Institute (2022)
Cancer
Heart Disease
Decreased Lung Function
Reproductive Health Issues
Weakened Immune System
Dental and Oral Health Problems
National Cancer
Institute (2022)
Consequences of Long-term Exposure to
Secondhand Smoke
300,000 infants develop respiratory infections
15,000 are hospitalized
430 die of SIDS
1 in 10 infants are harmed by secondhand smoke
Every Year
American Lung
Association (2019)
Support
86%
Against
14%
Out of 261 surveys, 80% of
Anaheim Residents
Supported Banning the
Use of Tobacco Products
in Outdoor Dining Areas
Tobacco Free
Orange County (2022)
Public Opinion Poll Surveys
Results in Anaheim
Motivate people to quit smoking
Prevent the initiation of smoking in adults and youth
Protect employees of local businesses
Reduce harm from secondhand and thirdhand smoke
Combat normalization of tobacco use
Make Costa Mesa a healthier place to live
American
Nonsmokers’ Rights
Foundation (2024)
Benefits of a Smoke-Free Outdoor Dining Policy
Do Not Prohibit Smoking
64.6%
Prohibit Smoking in ONLY Restaurants
26.1%
Prohibit Smoking in Bars and Restaurants
9.3%115 out of 482
California
Municipalities
already prohibit
Smoking in Outdoor
Areas of Bars and
Restaurants
Partners for
CDPH (2024)
Aaron Mendoza
Health Educator
amendoza@p4w.org
Contact Us: TobaccoFreeOrangeCounty@gmail.com
Visit our website: www.Partners4Wellness.org
Thank You!