Category: Smoking
Local employers to team up with CDC to create “healthy worksites”
Fifteen Pierce County employers will team up with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote employee health through worksite wellness programs.
Should smokers have to pay more for health insurance?
Under the health reform law, insurers can charge smokers 50% more for coverage. But in Massachusetts, advocates want to snuff out higher premiums for smokers
CDC’s new antismoking campaign: Tips from Former Smokers
This week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches a new ad campaign featuring the stories of former smokers living with smoking-related diseases and disabilities.
Understanding and preventing lung cancer – from MedlinePlus magazine
What is lung cancer? What causes it? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are there?
Fewer students smoking and drinking alcohol in Washington state
Cigarette smoking is down in all grades. For example, just 10 percent of 10th graders reported smoking a cigarette at least once in the past 30 days — down from 25 percent in 1999. But percentage of 10th and 12th graders who smoke marijuana is nearly double the percentage of cigarette smokers.
About one in five US adult cigarette smokers have tried an electronic cigarette
In 2011, about 21 percent of adults who smoke traditional cigarettes had used electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, up from about 10 percent in 2010, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Quit Smoking Tips from HealthFinder.gov
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can begin to heal. You will feel better and have more energy to be active with your family and friends.
Make good on your resolution to quit smoking
The START plan: Set a quit date. Tell others about your plan to quit. Anticipate the challenges you’ll face. Remove cigarettes from your home, car and workplace, and Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.
Tobacco sales to minors jump
About 16 percent of tobacco retailers in Washington state illegally sold tobacco to minors this year, up from 11 percent in 2011 and 10 percent in 2010 and the highest level in more than a decade, according to a new report.
Trying to quit? There’s an app for that!
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has created a free smartphone app to help you quit smoking.
The app, NCI QuitPal was developed by the using the latest evidence-based smoking cessation methods and behavior change theory.
Today’s health headlines – Oct. 10, 2012
Romney: No Abortion Legislation On His Agenda – Washington Post
Obama Ad Ties ’47 Percent’ To Medicare Vouchers – Washington Post
Military Families Balk At Health Fee – Wall Street Journal
Washington State Tobacco Quitline resumes service for all residents
All adults in Washington who are considering quitting tobacco can now again get free help from the Department of Health’s toll-free Washington State Tobacco Quitline.
Workplace clinics expand focus beyond injuries and preventive care
On-site workplace clinics used to be primarily focused on patching up people who got injured on the job. Then companies added primary care and started emphasizing preventive screenings and other “wellness” services. But now their offering a variety of add-ons, including physical therapy, dental and vision exams, mental health counseling — even acupuncture and massage.
Decline in smoking stalls in King County
About 10% of King County adults smoke, plus an additional 2% use smokeless tobacco products. About 1 in 4 12th graders report using tobacco products. Overall, smoking accounts for 1 in 5 deaths in the county.
Proposed changes to psychiatric manual could affect addiction diagnosis
When does drinking alcohol a problem? When does it become abuse? When is it an addiction?
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