EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BREATHE CLEAN AIR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND AT WORK
Because secondhand smoke contains thousands of chemicals, many of which are toxic (such as formaldehyde, arsenic and lead), and is a proven cause of cancer and heart disease.
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The Arkansas Tobacco Control Coalition (ARTCC) is here to help reduce the burden of tobacco in Arkansas. The state of Arkansas has the third highest smoking rate across the nation. Join ARTCC to fight back and join the tobacco control movement.
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There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. In fact, more than 53,000 people in the United States die every year from secondhand smoke exposure. Everyone deserves the right to breathe in clear air, regardless of where they live, work, or play.
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Did you know Arkansas has a law that protects children under the age of 14 from secondhand smoke in all vehicles? Get more facts about secondhand smoke, tobacco, and emerging trends.
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Tobacco free policies in the workplace can reduce insurance premiums while increasing employee productivity. Find sample policies and additional information to help business owners, employees, community leaders, and all Arkansans.
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Interested in learning more? Attend one of our coalition meetings! ARTCC can provide tools to implement tobacco control policies, dangers of tobacco, secondhand smoke, and electronic smoking devices.
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