Because tobacco marketing is a proven cause of youth smoking, October 13 has been designated Seen Enough Tobacco Day statewide. Reality Check advocates in TF-GLOW have seen enough tobacco. Come see the shocking statistics on youth smoking in our region and help them create a tobacco-free generation. On October 11, Reality Check youth from Tobacco-Free … Continued
Students at St. Joe's School in Batavia have Seen Enough Tobacco! Enough tobacco marketing in stores near their schools. Enough of their peers starting to smoke at an early age. And enough coughing and other health issues among their family members and friends who use tobacco. That's why they're declaring Friday, October 13 as the first … Continued
E-cigarettes are an emerging challenge for public health. These devices are part of a growing landscape of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) that includes vape pens and e-hookahs. This presentation will pinpoint the public health challenges of e-cigarettes in the U.S. including: Patterns of use among youth and adult Potential harmful and beneficial impacts at … Continued
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On November 16, smokers across the nation will take part in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be … Continued
The countdown to Tobacco Control Legislative Education Day is on! On February 4th, 200+ #RealityCheck youth advocates from around WNY and the state will convene at the Capitol building in Albany to share one simple message with their elected officials: Big Tobacco can't hide the facts. If you're in the Albany area, come learn! #SavesLivesSavesMoney
