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Tobacco Control Policies Can Be About:
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MYTH: E-cigarettes help individuals to quit smoking. TRUTH: Electronic smoking devices are not approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) as a smoking cessation product. Electronic smoking devices have the potential to damage the brain, heart and lungs of its users. Know the facts:
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Quitting smoking can be difficult, especially without any support. The California Smokers Helpline is ready to help: Tel.: 1-800-NO-BUTTS www.nobutts.org
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Tobacco companies keep luring kids with candy-flavored tobacco products. Read More Here:
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Explore readings on tobacco litter here:
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Secondhand smoking greatly impacts the health of kids and adults. Learn more about what you can do to bring healthy air home here:
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You don't need to smoke to be exposed to second-hand smoking. Unfortunately, secondhand smoke threatens the health of everyone it reaches, such as children whose lungs are developing...read more on second-hand smoking here:
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