 Greetings!
We are pleased to share the latest issue of the Tobacco-Free Tribune, a newsletter from the S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative. Please 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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| REPORT RELEASED | |
New U.S. Surgeon General Report
On January 17th, the U.S. Surgeon General released The Health Consequences of Smoking - 50 Years of Progress. This report highlights progress in tobacco control and prevention since the release of the first report on tobacco and health in 1964. The report also contains new evidence on the health impact of smoking and strategies to end the tobacco epidemic.
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| MAKE TOBACCO HISTORY | |
Campaign launched
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. Surgeon General Report on Smoking and Health and the release of a new report, leading health organizations have launched the Make Tobacco History campaign.
The health organizations call for government action to address three goals:
- Reduce smoking rates to less than 10 percent in 10 years;
- Protect all Americans from secondhand smoke in five years; and
- Ultimately eliminate the death and disease caused by tobacco use.
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| HEALTHY SOUTH CAROLINA INITIATIVE | |
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Tobacco-Free Living Update
The Healthy South Carolina Initiative (HSCI) is a CDC-funded project focused on tobacco-free living, healthy eating and active living. More information on HSCI. Update on HSCI tobacco-free living strategies:
- 57 of 315 communities have smoke-free workplaces.
- 54 of 81 school districts have tobacco-free campuses.
- 18 of 61 colleges and universities have tobacco-free campuses.
- 168 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 in an initial round. During a second round of surveys conducted in the summer of 2013, 135 additional individuals participated.
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| COMING SOON | |
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State Plan evaluation report
A team of SC tobacco control partners conducted an evaluation of Addressing the Toll of Tobacco Use, the 2007-2013 South Carolina State Tobacco Plan. A report outlining the results of their evaluation efforts will be released in February 2014. The report will review progress made in each of the state plan's five goal areas and will also offer recommendations to guide current and future tobacco control and prevention efforts.
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| DEADLINE APPROACHING | |
Kick Butts Day mini-grants available
Mini-grants are available to support activities recognizing Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism against Big Tobacco. The 19th Annual Kick Butts Day will be held March 19, 2014. Groups holding an event in their community can apply for a mini-grant of $250 or $500. Applications are due January 31, 2014. Apply for a grant.
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| TOBACCO HEADLINES | |
Recent News
- ALA releases State of Tobacco Control 2014 report. Learn more.
- Agreement reached regarding tobacco co. corrective statements. Read more.
- Study: Tobacco control has saved 8 mil. US lives. Read more.
- First US Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health marks 50th anniversary. Read more.
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| ARE YOU A MEMBER? | |
Become a Member of SCTFC!
Your tax deductible membership will help fund our work to reduce the toll of tobacco use in South Carolina. Click the image on the right to join.
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