The following information is a the Position Statement on Smoking Policy and Treatment at State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals. Silently and insidiously tobacco sales and tobacco smoking became an accepted way of life not only in our society, but also in our public mental health treatment facilities. Revenue from sales of tobacco provides discretionary income for … [Read more...] about National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Teleconference Notes
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Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Around Children
Myth: Children aren't affected by secondhand smoke. It's okay to smoke in the presence of your kids so long as you don't blow the smoke in their face and open a window. The same goes for smoking around your pregnant partner, or a pregnant friend. Have you ever heard this rationalization for smoking around expecting mothers, infants, and small children? If you have … [Read more...] about Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Around Children
China’s Smoking Related Deaths – 45 Percent From Secondhand Smoke
"In China, we are looking at something like 100,000 people dying a year from passive smoking, and about 45 percent of that will be from chronic lung disease." ~K.K. Cheung, Birmingham University in Britain Secondhand smoke is a growing concern in China. It is difficult to find public places free of smokers. The dangers of smoking cigarettes is not fully … [Read more...] about China’s Smoking Related Deaths – 45 Percent From Secondhand Smoke
Protection Needed From Secondhand Smoke
"The evidence is clear. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke," "Many countries have already taken action. I urge all countries that have not yet done so to take this immediate and important step to protect the health of all by passing laws requiring all indoor workplaces and public places to be 100% smoke-free." ~WHO Director-General, Dr … [Read more...] about Protection Needed From Secondhand Smoke
Cigarettes are Carcinogenic Cocktails
"Cigarettes are carcinogenic cocktails, containing unknown amounts of harmful and addictive substances. Tobacco is a deadly product, period. Congress should give the FDA the authority to regulate it -- and the power to protect our kids." The Charlotte Observer, 08/26/2007 There is a lot of controversy over how to regulate Big Tobacco and outlaw all the addictive … [Read more...] about Cigarettes are Carcinogenic Cocktails
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