And why does government want so much money from tobacco
companies and
adult smokers who choose to engage in a legal behavior? If you think this
revenue
is needed to fund the cost of tobacco control programs, think again.J. When you call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
, you will be connected to a
trained Tobacco Cessation Specialist. Even second-hand smoke
can have a harmful effect on your baby's breathing and can have
long-term
respiratory consequences like impaired lung growth,
chronic coughing, and wheezing.
For more information about how to quit smoking call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669) or visit
http://www.
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, than the
average working family brought home in a year -- $41,219. Reynolds is the
second-largest tobacco company in the United States, manufacturing about one
of every three cigarettes
sold in the United States. Carmona.epa. Do not settle for being seated in the smoking section, and
if an establishment does not have a non-smoking section, consider
taking your
business elsewhere.
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4 billion states received in
fiscal year 2004 was designated for budget shortfalls
, 17 percent for health-
related programs, 7 percent for debt service on securitized tobacco settlement
funds, 6 percent for general purposes, 5 percent for infrastructure, and just
2 percent toward
tobacco control.
"I hope every child will grow up healthy, happy, and able to reach their
potential
, because they are our future. It is up
to parents and other caring adults to make sure
that any violations
are reported to the authorities.tobacconists humidor
General Accounting Office
(GAO
), states are spending just 2 percent of the billions of dollars they
receive in settlement funds
on tobacco control and less than 20 percent on
health-related programs. "On 'World No
Tobacco
Day,' which this year highlights the role of health professionals in
tobacco control, it is only
appropriate that I focus on one important way to
protect our children's health -- prevent them from
being exposed to tobacco
smoke. Get help if you need it. Smoking during pregnancy can
lead to a low birth weight baby (a leading cause of infant death)
and can reduce your
baby's lung function. It may be difficult to tell your family and
friends what not to
do around your children, but your children's
health comes first. Ask if your
child's friends smoke. If
your child has friends who use tobacco products, teach your
child to
encourage his or her friends to seek help from his or her parents
and from a health care professional -- such as a school nurse -- to
quit smoking.smoker snobs
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Nurses, doctors, dentists, and other health professionals are good
sources
of help to quit smoking.envy snobs
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Despite
this dismal record of using money derived from smokers and the
tobacco industry for everything except
what government officials said they
needed it for, many states want more.J. R.D.H. Each year, second
-hand
smoke is responsible for 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections
(such as pneumonia
and bronchitis) in children younger than 18 months, which
result in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations
. And because their lungs are not
fully developed, young children exposed to smoke are at an increased
risk for
sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, and other problems.envy utopia
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Talk with your child about the dangers of tobacco.utopia cigars
WINSTON-SALEM, N. Reynolds) is an indirect wholly
owned
subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc.J."
"I've declared this 'The Year of the Healthy
Child' for the Office of the
Surgeon General to encourage everyone to help keep children healthy
and safe,
from pre-birth through their teen years," Dr. "Second-
hand smoke is particularly dangerous
to children.
http://www. This includes
babysitters, grandparents, neighbors
, and anyone else who watches
over your children.wrapper remarks
You can, too. For help to quit smoking
, contact the National
Network of Quitlines that offers free information and help to quit
smoking. Diseases of the respiratory system
(aggravated by second-hand smoke
) are one of the leading causes of
infant hospitalization and infant doctor visits. Also
, smoke lingers in the air and in fabrics,
so children can still be exposed to second-hand
smoke even if no one
is smoking while they are present.
9. Also, encourage
your child to participate in fun
activities like sports, music, and community volunteering
that help
encourage a healthy lifestyle.cigar aficionados
Reynolds' product
line includes five of the
nation's 10 best-selling cigarette brands: Camel,
Winston, Kool, Salem and Doral.
"A child
's first exposure to tobacco smoke often comes from the second-
hand smoke of their own parents and
loved ones," said Dr.html
5. Do not allow smoking in your motor vehicle. Insist on being
in the non-smoking section in restaurants and other
public places.
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To
commemorate "World No Tobacco Day 2005," U.
Carmona is issuing during "The Year of the Healthy Child
. Don't allow smoking in your home. Between 50 and 67 percent of
children under age 5
live in homes with at least one adult smoker.gov
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It is also important that parents
and other trusted adults communicate
with children about staying away from tobacco. The high concentration
of smoke in a small, closed compartment like a car can significantly
increase
the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. In most states it is against the law for anyone
to
smoke on or near school grounds or child care facilities.remarks connoisseurs
J. We must set the example
for our
children by not smoking or using other tobacco products, including
smokeless tobacco. Cigarettes
can also cause burns and fires. Be aware of who your child
hangs out with
and if they smoke.tobacco cubans
S.
The Surgeon General's Tips to Prevent Tobacco
Exposure in Children:
1. Smoking is a
medical problem that may require help
from a health professional. Parents are a child's first
and most influential role models
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WASHINGTON, Children don't enter this world as
smokers -- they are taught to do it.who.habano remarks
(NYSE:
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http://www. Be certain that your child's schools and child care facilities are
smoke free.connoisseurs stogie
Starting today, on World No Tobacco
Day, we can take simple steps to protect
both our children's health and the
future of our country," said Dr. Please call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669) or visit http://www.htm
4. The closer
a cigarette
is to your child, the higher the concentration and
quantity of disease-causing smoke he
or she breathes in. Remember that young
people are constantly pressured by advertisements
and pop culture --
and maybe by even their friends -- to become smokers.int/tobacco/communications
/events/wntd/2005/en/
For more information on "The Year of the Healthy Child" visit
http:
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Don't smoke while holding a child or when near a child.
8. For example,
when watching a movie, talk with your child about what the character
who is smoking
is doing to his or her health.smokers snobs
According to a March 2004 report by the U.RJRT.
, today
outlined 10 tips to prevent children
from being exposed to second-hand smoke and from becoming tobacco
users
themselves. More than 4,000 children smoke
their first cigarette each day.
3.
Children's exposure to second-hand smoke in the home can and should
be
reduced to zero.gov/tobacco/factsheets/secondhand_smoke_factsheet. Kids need constant
reinforcement of positive health messages. Do not allow caregivers to smoke around your child. Take
an active interest in your child's social life.This category contains a list of informational sites
relating to cigars.
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J. Surgeon General
Richard H.Smokefree.gov/smokefree/index.
6. Good
health begins at home, but it does not end
there.gov
For more information on
"World No Tobacco Day" visit
http://www.surgeongeneral.snobs cigars
Caring adults must teach kids to never
try
tobacco. Carmona, M."
Every year, more than 400,000 Americans die from smoking-related
illnesses
, still the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Stop smoking! More than one-half
of all adult smokers have quit
smoking. There are also many free or low-
cost programs that can help you quit.tobacconists genuine
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Second-hand smoke
increases
the number and severity of asthma attacks in asthmatic children,
further adding to their discomfort
and limiting their school and physical
activities. For your baby's sake, don't smoke.epa.Smokefree
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The GAO reports that 54 percent of the $11.
So as millions of citizens look forward to
the end of the annual tax-
filing season, it's hard to avoid the harsh reality that for federal,
state
and local governments, it's always open season on smokers. Reynolds Tobacco Company (R.cdc
. All cigarettes should be kept away
from children.wrapper cuban
Everyday is Tax Day for Adult Smokers
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Commenting on the GAO report, Sam Kazman, general counsel for the
Competitive Enterprise
Institute, said, "The $240 billion settlement was sold
to the American people as compensation for
treating smoking-related diseases,
but it's the states that have become addicted to tobacco money
, spending it on
all kinds of unrelated programs. In 2005, approximately 20 states are
expected
to introduce legislation to further increase cigarette excise taxes. Reynolds,
visit the company
's Web site at http://www. These tips are part of a series of health advisories that Dr.gov today.gov
/smokefree/pubs/etsbro. Encourage your child to tell his or her friends
why smoking is
bad and why they don't want to be exposed to it.cigar remarks
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