There has been a shift in attitude over the past few years about smoking in public, even among people who smoke.
The Chatham-Kent Board of Health's Jeff Moco says at one time smokers complained about having to step away from other people in parks and outside buildings, but more of them are now trying harder to limit second hand smoke exposure.
"There has been a greater self awareness and people who are smoking are taking it in different areas rather than expose people to second hand smoke," he says. "Society has really changed and we are really understanding the health impacts of tobacco use."
Moco updated the board on his activities in educating people on the dangers of tobacco and says people are more accepting of new laws banning smoking in public parks and other places where people gather.
