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January Health Note
by  theresa.ghanemNo presence information  on 1/23/2017 4:09 PM
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​Keeping Children Smoke-Free

 
As January is Tobacco Reduction Month, this is a good time to think about how to keep your child’s
environment smoke-free.
 
Tobacco Facts:

* Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals including at least 70 which are carcinogenic or cause cancer.
 
*  The top 6 toxins which are released when a tobacco product isa burned are:  tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogene cyanide and benzene.
 
*  Besides cancer, smoking is responsible for many other diseases.
 
*  Because children breathe faster than adults, they are particularly sensitive to second-hand smoke.  Asthma rates are much higher in children whose parents smoke, and children are more likely to develop ear infections if exposed to second-hand smoke.
 
E-cigarettes are not recommended by Health Canada because of possible health risks, nicotine poisoning and addiction.
 
 
Tips for Talking to Children:

*  Take advantage of opportunities to let your child know about the harmful effects of tobacco.

*  Talk to your child about peer pressure and practice how to say "No".

What Else You Can Do:

*  Quit smoking and/or be a positive role model.

*  Protect your child from second-hand smoke.

Need Help?  Go to: www.smokershelpline.ca or call toll-free1-877-513-5333.

http://www.nbatc.ca/en/

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/tobac-tabac/body-corps/index-eng.php
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