Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

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• Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

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• Nates Question

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Its Not Just AnnoyingIts Dangerous
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• Acetone
• Ammonia
• Arsenic
• Asbestos
• Benzene
• Carbon Monoxide
• Chromium VI
• Formaldehyde
• Hydrogen Cyanide
• DDT
• Lead
• Nicotine

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The debate is over. The science is clear.

• -U.S. Surgeon General, 2006

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Ready to remove asbestos OR Go into a smoky
bar
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A side of carcinogens with your burger?
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There is no safe amount
Admissions for acute myocardial infarction during
six month periods June-November before, during
(2002), and after the smoke-free ordinance
(ordinance did not apply outside Helena). The law
was implemented on 5 June 2002
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900 People Die Each Year
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What can we do?
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Non-Smoking Sections Dont Work
2 hours in smoky bar

2 hours in a non-smoking section of restaurant

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Smoking Section
Non-Smoking Section
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Ventilation Doesnt Work
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• Ventilation may eliminate the smell and the
  visible smoke, but it can not remove all the
  odorless and invisible toxins that are in
  secondhand smoke.
• The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration,
  and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

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• Comprehensive Smoke-Free Air Policies Work

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Protect everyone equally
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Less than half
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Doesnt everyone have the right?
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Wisconsin Wants Smoke-Free Air
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Its Not Just Wisconsin27 states have
comprehensive smoke-free air laws
(Date law takes/took effect)
Updated 5/2009
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Were Practically Surrounded
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Communities are Moving Forward
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Smoke-Free Communities are a Win, Win
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Bartenders and servers are healthier.
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• Weve been consistently busier

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How you can help
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Join Us
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Join a Coalition
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Join The Tobacco-Free Action Network
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Write Letters to the Editor
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Speak Out
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Nates Question
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This presentation was created by the Wisconsin
Tobacco Prevention Control Program