Figure 3.
The probability of secondhand smoke exposure at work among white male nonsmokers in Missouri, by education and rurality (average age, 41.7 y; median annual income, $35,000-$49,999). Probabilities are based on the model presented in Table 2. Area of residence (rurality) was determined by using the Rural-Urban Continuum codes (www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/rurality/ruralurbcon/). Abbreviation: GED, General Educational Development certificate.
| Education Level | Isolated | Small rural | Large rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <High school graduate | 33% | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| High school graduate or GED | 26% | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| Some college | 26% | 21% | 19% | 17% |
| College graduate | 15% | 12% | 11% | 9% |
