Tobacco resources in Alberta/NWT
Alberta’s youth deserve better
Smoking rates among teenagers and young adults in Alberta shot up by a relative 40 per cent last year.
To mark this year’s National Non-Smoking Week, the Canadian Cancer Society is asking that Albertans call on their MLAs to pass stronger legislation that will reduce smoking rates and save lives.
While lung cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, it’s also one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Canada, and is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women. Last year, more than 20,000 Canadians died of lung cancer.
By taking action, our provincial government can radically reduce smoking rates and tobacco-related cancer risk by increasing tobacco taxes, prohibiting the sale of flavoured tobacco products, and making it illegal to smoke in vehicles carrying minors.
Tobacco companies target young smokers with flavoured products because fruit and candy flavours mask the harshness of tobacco, making it easier for new smokers to become addicted.
Approximately 80 per cent of new smokers are under the age of 18.
Alberta has some of the most affordable cigarettes in Canada for youth aged 15 – 24. Youth-friendly marketing combined with easy access and affordability adds up to higher smoking rates among teenagers and young adults. It’s a deadly formula for another generation of tobacco addicts.
To protect our young people from the dangers of smoking and tobacco use, Albertans need to ask their MLAs push for strong legislation. Alberta’s youth deserve it.
Learn more about second-hand smoke and the effects of tobacco:
What we're doingThe Canadian Cancer Society leads the fight against tobacco and our collective efforts across Canada are making a difference.
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Alberta suggested tobacco resources |
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smokefreealberta.com
The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta website provides the information you need to help pass effective tobacco control legislation for the province of Alberta.
Alberta Health Services
The Alberta Tobacco Reduction Strategy website includes information on the government of Alberta tobacco reduction strategy, tips on quitting smoking, general tobacco facts and Alberta specific information.
ash.org
The Action on Smoking and Health website offers information on smoke-free advocacy and other public policy measures to reduce tobacco use, including information on tobacco industry tactics.
ash.ca
The Alberta-based website of ASH includes information related to Alberta tobacco control advocacy.
nsra-adnf.ca
The Non-Smokers' Rights Association promotes health through prevention. |
Health Canada
This Health Canada site offers statistics on tobacco use from the Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS), as well as general tobacco information including online support to help people quit smoking.
thetruth.com
This edgy website for and by youth offers information on the tobacco industry manipulation of youth and denormalizes the tobacco industry.
americanlegacy.org
The American Legacy Foundation website includes fact sheets, reports and a resource gallery of effective tobacco control messages. Also includes information on Fresh Start, a program to help pregnant females quit smoking.
tobaccofreekids.org
The U.S. Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids website provides general information on state and national campaigns and the tobacco industry.
worldbank.org
The World Bank website offers the report on Curbing the Epidemic: Governments and the Economics of Tobacco Control.
tobaccostinks.com
The Alberta website of the Teaming Up For Tobacco-Free Kids Program provides information targeted at students in Grades 4 to 6 – a key age at which many children make choices about using tobacco. This site includes a teachers' resource kit that can be downloaded. |
Last modified on:
16 January 2012
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