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The mission of the Pee Dee
Healthy People Coalition is to educate decision-makers on the harmful
effects of secondhand smoke and to promote an environment in which all
Florence residents have the opportunity to breathe smoke-free air.
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Youth Prevention
In South Carolina, 6,500 children become new daily smokers each year.
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Secondhand Smoke
Elimination of secondhand smoke exposure will save
hundreds of SC lives each year.
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Cessation Promotion
61% of smokers say they are seriously considering quitting in the next
6 months.
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATISTICS - Toll
of Tobacco
- $854
million is the price tag of SC’s annual healthcare costs
caused
by smoking
- $307
million is the amount of healthcare costs that are covered by Medicaid
- $485
is your tax burden from smoking-related government expenditures
- $1.67
million is how much South Carolina loses each year because of lost
productivity from smoking
Source: Campaign for
Tobacco-Free Kids
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| Upcoming
Events |
Pee Dee Healthy People Coalition Meeting
May 22, 2008
at 12:00 PM
Circle Park Prevention Services, Gregg Street, Florence, SC
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