Tobacco Education
Smoking
Smoking is the #1 preventable cause of death in the United States. This link provides information on cigarette ingredients, as well as state and national tobacco statistics.
Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke is the #3 preventable cause of death in the United States. This link provides effects of secondhand smoke and quitting tips
Spit Tobacco
This link lists spit tobacco ingredients; physical, mental, and social effects of spit tobacco; as well as quitting tips.
Health Based Coalition
High school students in Pocatello strive to reduce tobacco initiation amongst adolescents. Students engage in life skills training peer presentations while briefing elementary and middle school students about dangers of tobacco use, decision making and refusal skills, social skills and communication skills, stress management, media messages, and self-esteem issues. Students also take part in outreach activities including advocating for a smoke-free enviornment. Follow th is link to participate in an on-line survey asking whether or not to make the Blackfoot Eastern Idaho State Fair smoke-free.
