The tobacco related news is buzzing this week with a critical new report from the Surgeon General on the dangers of smoking. This report was shared on Friday, Jan 17th, 2013 and lists many more associated diseases including great concern for children's health risks. The report makes makes it clear that second hand smoke is just as dangerous as directly inhaling a … [Read more...] about Surgeon General: Smoking Poses Greater Risks Than Originally Thought
tobacco related deaths
Smoking a Cigarette is Like Drinking Formaldehyde
Each year in the state of Florida 28,000 people die from tobacco-related diseases. Smoking and tobacco use amongst Floridians cost approximately $19.6 billion each year in health care costs and sickness. Tobacco Free Florida exists to deter people from using tobacco products and to encourage those already using to quit using a powerful media campaign. Tobacco Free … [Read more...] about Smoking a Cigarette is Like Drinking Formaldehyde
On Average 10 Year Decrease in Life Expectancy for Smokers
If you are a smoker who just doesn't want to quit, then you are subjecting yourself to a shorter life span than average. By continuing to smoke, you have a greater chance of losing 10 years off your life, time that could be spent with your loved ones. You also subject yourself to a general decline in health during those last years of your life while you are afflicted with … [Read more...] about On Average 10 Year Decrease in Life Expectancy for Smokers
Smoking Related Fires: Unattended Smoking Materials Attribute to Natural Disasters, Civilian Deaths, and Injury Each Year
Smoking does not just cause health problems. There are other cigarette dangers that go beyond the the obvious. They are a known fire hazard as well. Fires caused by cigarette smoking are disastrous because an unattended cigarette can destroy an unknown number of lives directly and indirectly ... and in an instant. Statistics on Fires Related to Cigarette Smoking Smoking … [Read more...] about Smoking Related Fires: Unattended Smoking Materials Attribute to Natural Disasters, Civilian Deaths, and Injury Each Year
New Report on Global Tobacco Control Efforts
NEW YORK -- WHO today released new data concerning tobacco control. The data show that while progress has been made, not a single country fully implements all key tobacco control measures, and outlined an approach that governments can adopt to prevent tens of millions of premature deaths by the middle of this century. In a new report which presents the first comprehensive … [Read more...] about New Report on Global Tobacco Control Efforts
Recent Comments