Public opinion in the Netherlands on environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) before (1996–I) and after (1996–IV) Philip Morris’ campaign (n = 6244)

1996–I (%)1996–IV (%)
ETS is harmful to my health
Agree7473
 Neutral1113
 Disagree 910
 No opinion 5 5
ETS can cause lung cancer
Agree601-150 571-150
 Neutral141-150 171-150
 Disagree1213
 No opinion1413
In public places separate areas for smokers and non-smokers should be created
Agree751-150 851-150
 Neutral111-150  61-150
 Disagree111-150  81-150
 No opinion 31-150  21-150
In enclosed places smokers should ask permission to smoke
Agree741-150 791-150
 Neutral101-150  81-150
 Disagree141-150 121-150
 No opinion 31-150  11-150
Every employee should be able to do his/her work without being bothered by ETS
Agree801-150 841-150
 Neutral111-150  91-150
 Disagree 6 5
 No opinion 31-150  21-150

  • ↵1-150 Significant change between 1996–I and 1996–IV.