American Lung raises awareness

Thursday, July 3, 2008

American Lung raises awareness

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The American Lung Association of Maryland, in hopes to raise more awareness, will offer free materials on the dangers of secondhand smoke and information on how Frederick County residents can protect themselves and their families.

According to the June 2006 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report, secondhand smoke is a cause of lung cancer and heart disease and has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Children are more susceptible to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke because of their developing respiratory systems.

The Secondhand Smoke Kit is a free packet that includes information on the effects of tobacco smoke on health and ways to make a home or business smoke-free. The packet also contains information on the risk of secondhand smoke to children.

Receive a Secondhand Smoke Kit or find a smoking cessation group in your area by contacting the American Lung Association of Maryland at 1-800-LUNG-USA or visit www.marylandlung.org.

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