 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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| LOVE YOUR HEART! | |
February marks American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of both men and women. CVD costs the U.S over $300 billion each year in healthcare costs, medications and lost productivity. Know how to take care of your heart. Two things that are good for your heart are quitting smoking and avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke. Smoking increases one's risk of developing heart disease. Secondhand smoke exposure is bad for one's heart. Just a few minutes of exposure can lead to a heart attack.
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| NOW AVAILABLE | |
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State Plan evaluation report
This month, a report outlining the results of an evaluation of Addressing the Toll of Tobacco Use, the 2007-2013 South Carolina State Tobacco Plan, was released. Prepared by a team of SC tobacco control partners, the report highlights progress made in each of the state plan's five goal areas and provides recommendations to guide current and future tobacco control and prevention efforts.
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| ACS CAN EVENT | |
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Lights of Hope at the State House
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its volunteer advocates from across South Carolina invite residents to participate in a celebration of life. Lights of Hope will honor survivors and caregivers and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. Cancer touches the lives of everyone in some way...through family members, friends, and co-workers.
Show your support on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 6:30pm on the north steps of the South Carolina State House. You can purchase a Lights of Hope bag for display at the event for a $10 donation here or by contacting the local office at 843-858-2310. If making a purchase online, please be sure to indicate SC.
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| NEW RESOURCES | |
CDC releases new reports and ads
The CDC recently released new resources for tobacco control advocates. The first is the Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs 2014. This updated guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for state tobacco control programs. One notable highlight from the guidelines - the CDC recommendation for annual tobacco control spending in SC is now $51 million. View the guidelines.
The CDC also released the Prevention Status Reports 2013. The reports provide state highlights on public health policies and practices, including tobacco use. View the reports.
Additionally, the CDC released two new Tips from Former Smokers ads. The ads feature Terrie Hall days before losing her battle to cancer. More campaign ads are scheduled to be released later this year. View the ads. |
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Make your voice heard!
On the wake of the announcement that CVS Caremark will stop selling tobacco products beginning October 1, 2014, the American Public Health Association has created a petition asking other pharmacies do the same. Sign the petition.
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) docket seeking public comments related to a citizen petition asking the FDA to regulate e-cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products is still open for comment. View this docket. The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium has developed talking points. View talking points.
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| TOBACCO HEADLINES | |
Recent News
- This week is Through with Chew week. Learn more.
- FDA launches new youth anti-smoking campaign. Learn more.
- CVS announces the end of tobacco product sales. Read more.
- Global cancer cases to increase 50% by 2030, in part due to tobacco use. 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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