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No Smoking Policy Protects Health Saves Money

Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Approximately 53,000 people die annually from diseases caused by secondhand smoke, with hundreds of thousands more suffering ill effects from exposure. Multi-unit dwellings present a particular challenge for dealing with this significant health and nuisance problem. Tobacco smoke from one unit …

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For help quitting smoking or quitting chew, free counseling, information or educational materials, call: Call 1-800-Try-To-STOP (1-800-879-8678) For Spanish: 1-800-8-DEJALO (1-800-833-5256) For the Hearing impaired: 1-800-833-1477 For more information about the New Hampshire Tobacco Prevention & Control Program, call: 1-800-852-3345. ext 6891 NH Division of Public Health Services Tobacco Prevention & Control Program 29 Hazen …

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NH Smokers’ Helpline

1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) When you call, you’ll have a few choices. A friendly staff person will talk to you and offer free self-help materials, a list of other quit smoking programs in you area, and one-on-one private advice over the phone. You can pick the services you want at the times that are best for you. …

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For Providers

QuitWorks-NH is an evidence-based tobacco treatment service launched in September 2007, by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. It is based on the Massachusetts Department of Health’s QuitWorks service that is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a best practice. QuitWorks-NH and the New Hampshire Smokers’ Helpline are …

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Factsheets – Secondhand Smoke: What is it, and why is it so dangerous for children? (for Child Care Providers)

What is it? Secondhand smoke is the combination of the smoke released from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar or pipe, and the smoke exhaled by the person who is smoking. Why is it so dangerous? Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals. These chemicals include arsenic, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and benzene – just …

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WWW.Asbestos.COM : Mesothelioma & Smoking– After smoking, asbestos is the most common cause of lung cancer in America. When a person who was exposed to asbestos is also a smoker – the risk factor for lung cancer becomes astronomical. The two lung irritants work together to increase the risk of developing lung cancer to 90 …

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