Greetings! 
We are pleased to share the latest issue of the Tobacco-Free Tribune, a newsletter from the S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative. Please feel free to share this newsletter with colleagues and friends using the Forward to a Friend button or emailing a link to our Archives.
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| CIGARETTE TAX REVENUE | |
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The cigarette tax is working!
According to the Tax Burden on Tobacco (2012), cigarette tax revenue in South Carolina has increased while pack sales have decreased. Compared to fiscal year 2010 cigarette tax revenue figures, 2011 revenue increased more than 500% and 2012 cigarette tax revenue increased more than 600%. Inversely, compared to fiscal year 2010, cigarette pack sales decreased 16% in 2011 and 25% in 2012.
For more information, contact Ian Hamilton at ian@smokefreesc.org.
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| TIPS FROM FORMER SMOKERS | |
CDC casting for new campaign 
The CDC is looking for people willing to share their stories about how tobacco use has impacted their health for the next round of the Tips from Former Smokers campaign. They are looking for: - Individuals who have had colorectal cancer or gum disease due to smoking;
- Women who have had a heart attack, lung cancer or pregnancy complications due to smoking; and
- Men with HIV who have experienced complications due to smoking.
Please feel free to share this flyer, which includes contact information, to anyone who may be interested. The deadline to contact the CDC is September 1, 2013. Compensation will be provided. |
| HEALTHY SOUTH CAROLINA INITIATIVE | |
Update on Tobacco-Free
Living Strategies
The Healthy South Carolina Initiative (HSCI) is a CDC-funded project focused on tobacco-free living, healthy eating and active living. For more information on HSCI, click on the HSCI logo.
In March, 33 organizations were given notice of funding for the second round of community awards. An educational institute will be held on July 1, 2013 for those grantees working on community engagement. Update on HSCI tobacco-free living strategies:
- 54 of 315 communities have smoke-free workplaces.
- 48 of 81 school districts have tobacco-free campuses.
- 11 of 61 colleges and universities have tobacco-free campuses.
- 112 of 250 targeted faith-based organizations have adopted a tobacco-free facility and grounds policy.
- 1,016 surveys were conducted to assess tobacco use by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals. A second round of surveys is slated to take place this summer.
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| TOBACCO HEADLINES | |
Recent News
- ALA releases report; Taking Her Breath Away: The Rise of COPD in Women. Learn more.
- Cigarette Butt Pollution Project website has launched. Learn more.
- Community Preventive Services Task Force releases new tobacco control recommendations. Learn more.
- U.S. adult smoking rate declines slightly. Read more.
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| ARE YOU A MEMBER? | |
Become a Member of SCTFC!
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