Smoking is harmful. That’s why you deserve clean air.
Everyone deserves to have clean air. That means air that is smoke free. Oxygen is one of the most basic resources we need to survive and thrive. Lack of clean air can damage organs, cause cancer, and put you at more risk of heart disease and strokes. When you take in a deep breath of fresh air it can relax you and put you in a better mood almost instantly. That’s why we know everyone deserves clean air.
Know the Facts: Smoking is harmful to your body
- Cigarette smoking causes 1 in 5 deaths in the United States
- Smoking damages nearly all the organs in your body
- Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, strokes and lung cancer
- Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body
Know Your Rights:
For the Tenant
You deserve to be happy, healthy, strong and you don’t have to be exposed to secondhand smoke because you are a tenant.
- Speak with your landlord about your concerns and ask about options
- Ask Activate Allen County or the Allen County Public Health Department for more information about moving forward
- Ask for smoke free floors or smoke free buildings within your complex to promote clean air to those tenants who do want it.
Smokeless Tobacco
(aka Vaping)
- Smokeless tobacco is still very additive due to the fact that it still contains nicotine
- Most smokeless tobacco products contain cancer causing chemicals Use during pregnancy can increase risk of early delivery and effect how your child’s brain develops in the womb
For the smoker:
- Talk to your doctor about what your insurance provides
- Seek healthy alternatives to stop smoking.
We can help!
Contact Activate Allen County at 419.221.5035 for assistance in creating tobacco free environments and for information about how you can get involved in creating a tobacco free Allen County today!
