The Monterey County Tobacco Control Program is a public health organization that works to solve tobacco related issues in Monterey county. Secondhand smoke exposure is a major public health issue because of its dangerous effects on human health. This project is a research report on secondhand smoke in the city of Marina. The expected outcomes of this project were to educate readers, gain information, and find an effective policy for mitigating this public health issue. Components of this project include in depth research on secondhand smoke, survey conduction regarding Marina residents opinions about the issue, and data collection of tobacco use in multiunit housing areas. This project resulted in the achievement of all expected outcomes. Information was gained on public perception of the issue, data collection supported that many Marina residents face a risk of secondhand smoke exposure, and an effective policy suggestion was found; implement smoke free housing across the county
