Actions taken by non-smokers in response to smelling cigarette smoke coming into their apartment from outside their apartments (n=116)
| Action | % of respondents* |
|---|---|
| *The sum of the percentages is greater than 100% since subjects could endorse more than one action. | |
| None | 40.5 |
| Used an air freshener or scented candle | 34.5 |
| Kept the windows closed | 26.7 |
| Kept the windows open | 20.7 |
| Complained to the building owner or manager | 15.5 |
| Put a towel under the door | 12.1 |
| Used an “air cleaner” to remove smoke | 7.8 |
| Complained to the smoker | 6.9 |
| Caulked or weather stripped around doors | 6.0 |
| Closed off an exhaust fan | 3.5 |
| Other | 12.9 |