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Six-month Awareness Phase of Buena Park’s New Smoke-free Ordinance Begins
... such as bus stops, entryways and public events. “Any exposure to secondhand smoke, even outdoors, can have adverse effects on people’s health,” said Lynda Barbour, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Southern California government relations director. “The implementation of this comprehensive smoke-free ordinance marks a watershed moment for public health in Buena Park, as secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other serious conditions, and is a common trigger for ... smoking and supports those trying to quit. Nearly 22% of cancer deaths in California are caused by smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs directly caused by smoking surpass $15 billion. “Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure cost us dearly, with limited-income ...
Imperial City Council Approves Outdoor Smoke-free Ordinance
... High School Interact Club provided comments at hearings urging council members to act. “We commend the City Council for prioritizing public health and taking this key step to ensure everyone in Imperial can work, learn and play without being exposed to secondhand smoke, which, even ... that, with strong implementation of this ordinance, Imperial families will be able to enjoy outdoor city events without fear of putting their health at risk”. Nearly 22% of cancer deaths in California are caused by smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs directly caused by smoking surpass $15 billion, with limited-income communities and people of color bearing the brunt. “Smoke-free ...
New ACS CAN projects in California aim to recruit volunteers, reduce tobacco exposure in Hispanic communities
... – Vecindarios Elevados” (Important Lives – Elevated Neighborhoods) in California is tackling over a five-year grant which will focus on health disparities in some Hispanic communities in Southern California. This project, along with another in Central California which will prohibit smoking at community colleges, trade schools and health care facilities, will not only educate members of the community and help keep people safe from secondhand smoke, it will help ACS CAN ...
California’s Lung Cancer Screening Rates are the Lowest in the Nation, Cancer Advocates Push for Change
... communities about lung cancer screening and providing resources to help people quit tobacco use. “By shining a light on this pressing health issue, we empower Californians to take charge of their health and encourage life-saving screenings. Together, we can reduce the disparities in lung cancer outcomes and save lives across our ... groups have more late-stage lung cancer diagnoses because of differences in risk factor exposure (such as tobacco use) and access to care. American Indians and Black Californians have the highest incidence of lung cancer, as well as the highest mortality rate from lung cancer. ...