"A child 's first exposure to tobacco smoke often comes from the second-
hand smoke of their own parents and loved ones," said Dr.gov/tobacco/factsheets/secondhand_smoke_factsheet.epa.who.2 percent of high school students in California smoked last
year, compared with 16.

Seventy-four percent of Californians surveyed, including
nearly half of those who were smokers, agreed that smoking
should be prohibited in the outdoor dining areas of
restaurants.

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The Surgeon General's Tips to Prevent Tobacco Exposure in Children:

1.

3. Good health begins at home, but it does not end
there.

Sixty-nine percent of current smokers who attempted to quit in
the past 10 years said that smoke-free public places helped
them reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke."
In addition to the health benefits, going smoke-free can have a positive
economic impact for businesses.

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Carmona said. We must set the example for our
children by not smoking or using other tobacco products, including
smokeless tobacco.gov today.

2. Cigarettes
can also cause burns and fires.

6.

For more information about how to quit smoking call 1-800-QUIT -NOW
(1-800-784-8669) or visit http://www."
New figures show that smoking among California youth has decreased
to record lows."
In November 1988, Proposition 99 was approved by California voters
and instituted a 25-cent tax on cigarettes and earmarked 5 cents of
every cigarette pack sold to fund the California Tobacco Control
Program, the nation's longest running and most emulated comprehensive
anti-tobacco program. In Corvallis, Oregon, researchers concluded
that smokers did not abandon bars and restaurants after a smoking ban was
enacted in 1988."
More than 100,000 non-smokers in Washington continue to be exposed to
secondhand smoke while at work, making them more than 30 percent more likely
to get lung cancer.wa.

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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.cdc. The high concentration
of smoke in a small, closed compartment like a car can significantly
increase the health risks associated with second-hand smoke . Remember that young
people are constantly pressured by advertisements and pop culture --
and maybe by even their friends -- to become smokers.

"California's smoke-free policies are helping to protect people
from the dangers of secondhand smoke," said State Public Health
Officer Dr. I wish we had done this sooner!"
Kells Irish Restaurant + Pub in Seattle is participating in Smoke-Free
Sunday and plans to go smoke-free on a permanent basis starting June 1.

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P. For your baby's sake, don't smoke. http://www.gov/smokefree/pubs/etsbro.int/tobacco/communications/events/wntd /2005/en/

For more information on "The Year of the Healthy Child" visit
http://www.

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"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.
"I hope every child will grow up healthy , happy, and able to reach their
potential, because they are our future. Carmona.cgi?eid=4807323

"Restaurants across the state are getting the message that going smoke-
free is good for business," said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky. "I surveyed our 85 employees and all but one
was supportive of going smoke-free.

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S. The closer
a cigarette is to your child, the higher the concentration and
quantity of disease-causing smoke he or she breathes in. Ask if your
child's friends smoke.gov

6 in 2000.
"With aggressive tobacco education and prevention activities, we
have taught our youth to be more aware of the tobacco industry's
marketing tactics and to reject tobacco," said CDHS Director Sandra
Shewry. "The latest Field Research poll
provides evidence that these policies also help smokers quit their
deadly addiction.businesswire . The department is urging people to show their
support for smoke-free dining by going out to a smoke -free restaurant. The department is providing
all establishments that ban smoking with a "100% Smoke -Free" decal for display
on their front door or window.

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"Second-
hand smoke is particularly dangerous to children.epa.html

7. 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. "Today we celebrate 15
years of reducing adult and youth smoking, exposure to secondhand
smoke and tobacco-related diseases and deaths."
The state Department of Health is also launching a campaign to make it
easier to identify which eateries are smoke-free.SecondhandSmokesYou .

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These tips are part of a series of health advisories that Dr. There are also many free or low-
cost programs that can help you quit.html

5. Be certain that your child's schools and child care facilities are
smoke free. It may be difficult to tell your family and
friends what not to do around your children, but your children's
health comes first.gov

For more information on "World No Tobacco Day" visit
http://www.

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MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE:
http://www.
"California's youth have grown up enjoying the benefits of living
in America's smoke-free zone," said Kim Belshe, secretary of the
California Health and Human Services Agency.

Ninety percent of Californians surveyed, including the
majority of smokers , said they approve of the smoke-free
workplace law. With rising health care costs, preventive
health programs are vital to the state's efforts to ensure a healthy
and prosperous California . For
Patrick McAleese, the owner of Kells, the economic benefits of going smoke-
free are not the only motivating factor.

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You can, too.Smokefree. In most states it is against the law for anyone to
smoke on or near school grounds or child care facilities.
http://www. Do not allow caregivers to smoke around your child."
Belshe added, "Californians can be proud of how far we've come in
the last 15 years, but should also remember that the battle against
tobacco addiction continues.

MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE:
http://www.com
-- now lists more than 5,800 smoke-free eating places in Washington.

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, today outlined 10 tips to prevent children
from being exposed to second-hand smoke and from becoming tobacco users
themselves.
http://www.com/media .

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WASHINGTON, Children don't enter this world as
smokers -- they are taught to do it., M. Get help if you need it. Smoking is a
medical problem that may require help from a health professional. Kids need constant
reinforcement of positive health messages.

Department of Health Sponsors First-Ever Smoke-Free Sunday May 15

Public Urged to Show Support for Smoke-Free Dining

OLYMPIA, Wash. Asking someone to work in an environment
that is filled with smoke is just not fair and our sales have skyrocketed
since we made the change.

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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. Stop smoking! More than one-half of all adult smokers have quit
smoking. This includes
babysitters , grandparents, neighbors, and anyone else who watches
over your children.

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To commemorate "World No Tobacco Day 2005," U. More than 4,000 children smoke
their first cigarette each day. 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. It is up
to parents and other caring adults to make sure that any violations
are reported to the authorities.

8.
"Studies prove people in our state overwhelmingly prefer smoke-free
dining," said Terry Reid, Director of the Tobacco Prevention and Control
Program.
People can use the department's Web-based map of smoke-free restaurants
(including some bars and taverns) to find a place to enjoy Smoke-Free Sunday
in their community . "It's just the right thing to do for
employees and patrons.

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Surgeon General
Richard H.H.surgeongeneral . Richard J. Jackson. There are currently four million adult
smokers in California.

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"
"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."
Every year, more than 400,000 Americans die from smoking-related
illnesses, still the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Carmona. 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. Between 50 and 67 percent of
children under age 5 live in homes with at least one adult smoker.htm

4. Be aware of who your child hangs out with
and if they smoke.----Fifteen years
after California launched its tobacco control program , and 10 years
after passage of an unprecedented statewide smoke-free workplace law,
new data released today show that smoking among youth continues to
decline and that Californians approve of the state 's smoke-free
efforts.

According to the 2004 Field Research poll:

Fifty-two percent of former smokers who quit in the past 10
years said that having smoke-free public places made it easier
for them to quit smoking. It also showed revenues from the non-smoking majority
replaced any loss of business from smokers.

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"
It is also important that parents and other trusted adults communicate
with children about staying away from tobacco. For example,
when watching a movie, talk with your child about what the character
who is smoking is doing to his or her health.Smokefree.
Among middle school students in grades six through eight, 3. The map -- on http://www.

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Carmona, M.7 in 2000. Nearly 1,000 restaurants have been added to the site since
it was launched in February. Every year, about 38,000 non-smokers throughout the nation
die from exposure to secondhand smoke.

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D. 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. Diseases of the respiratory system
(aggravated by second-hand smoke) are one of the leading causes of
infant hospitalization and infant doctor visits. Don't smoke while holding a child or when near a child. Encourage your child to tell his or her friends
why smoking is bad and why they don't want to be exposed to it.
State health officials and public health advocates joined
Sacramento middle-school students , members of the first generation to
benefit from California's tobacco-free policies, to celebrate the
success of Proposition 99, the landmark Tobacco Tax and Health
Protection Act of 1988, and California's smoke-free workplace law that
took effect in 1995.SecondhandSmokesYou. After a night of working in the pub, my clothes are
coated in smoke, and I feel like I've smoked a pack of cigarettes , not to
mention the grime on my walls and fixtures associated with secondhand smoke.

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Nurses, doctors, dentists, and other health professionals are good
sources of help to quit smoking.gov/smokefree/index. Do not allow smoking in your motor vehicle. Talk with your child about the dangers of tobacco.

10. Take an active interest in your child's social life.

com/cgi-bin/mmg., The Washington State Department of
Health today announced the state's first-ever Smoke-Free Sunday, happening
this Sunday, May 15, 2005.

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Carmona is issuing during "The Year of the Healthy Child.4 percent in 2002
and 6.
In addition to new data on youth smoking, CDHS also released
results from a new Field Research poll, which shows that the state's
smoke-free workplace law has had a major impact on smoking behavior
and cessation efforts, and that the majority of Californians support
the law. "We are confident that Smoke-Free Sunday will show business owners
that customers support smoke-free restaurants.
For more information about Smoke-Free Sunday visit
http://www .

Visit the Washington Department of Health Web site at
http://www.doh.

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Parents are a child's first
and most influential role models. Don't allow smoking in your home.

9.

California's 15-Year-Old Tobacco Control Program Keeps Promise to California Voters; New Data Confirm Aggressive Program Works

Ninety-three percent said they approve of the law and 91
percent said they would recommend that other communities adopt
a similar smoke-free policy. As
part of Smoke-Free Sunday, the department's Tobacco Prevention and Control
Program is also encouraging all restaurants to try going smoke-free for the
day. Cigarette smoke is
bad for customers and especially unhealthy for workers.

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When you call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, you will be connected to a
trained Tobacco Cessation Specialist. 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. Insist on being in the non-smoking section in restaurants and other
public places.cgi?eid=4807323

SACRAMENTO, Calif.0 percent in 2002 and 21.

People who moved to the state after the law went into effect
also overwhelmingly support the smoke -free workplace law.com/cgi-bin/mmg. "Of course,
smoke-free restaurants are also good for everyone 's health.
In Spokane, Eric Forsythe, manager of the Outback Steakhouse, supports
smoke-free dining and notes that eliminating cigarette smoke has been a
positive move for the restaurant.
Secondhand smoke poses a special risk to children -- nationally each year
it is associated with more than 8,000 new childhood asthma cases and at least
150,000 new cases of bronchitis and pneumonia in kids under 18 months old.

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U.S. Surgeon General Celebrates 'World No Tobacco Day 2005' as part of 'The Year of the Healthy Child'

Caring adults must teach kids to never
try tobacco. 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.
Children's exposure to second-hand smoke in the home can and should
be reduced to zero. All cigarettes should be kept away
from children.businesswire. According to the 2004 California Student Tobacco
Survey released today by the California Department of Health Services
(CDHS), 13.

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For help to quit smoking, contact the National
Network of Quitlines that offers free information and help to quit
smoking. Please call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669) or visit http://www. 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. Also, encourage your child to participate in fun
activities like sports, music, and community volunteering that help
encourage a healthy lifestyle.9
percent reported smoking last year, compared with 4.gov for a healthy dose of information.

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