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State poll shows Oregonians favor smoke-free policies  

A majority of Oregonians support smoke-free policies at most public places, according to statewide poll conducted in January by the Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program.

Playgrounds, fairs and rodeos, and beaches, are among the places Oregonians think should be smoke-free. Sixty percent of those polled preferred banning smoking in privately owned cars when children are present.

The poll found that 89 percent of Oregonians think tobacco-prevention programs and plans to help people to quit smoking are important.

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