Tobacco in Colorado

Tobacco use kills more people than alcohol, drugs, homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires, and AIDS combined. In Colorado alone, smoking kills 4,600 people each year.

The American Lung Association is well known for helping people quit smoking. Of course, prevention is better than cure, so we also work hard to educate children about the dangers of tobacco use so they never light up that first cigarette. We're also busy on the state and local levels, influencing policymakers to protect Colorado's workers and residents from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

Contact: tobacco@lungcolorado.org

Visit the national American Lung Association Web site for a wealth tobacco-related information and resources. Here's what we offer in Colorado:

   Quit Smoking
You can do it! Local resources to help people of all ages say "no" and mean it.

   Resources for Schools
Our breathing lung exhibit leaves a lasting impression on elementary students, and our N-O-T (Not On Tobacco) program has helped thousands of teens quit smoking.

   Secondhand Smoke Info
Find out what efforts are being made in your community to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.

Eliminating Tobacco Disparities
Certain culturally diverse communities experience higher tobacco addiction rates than other groups. See what's being done.

Tobacco Industry Exposed
The "Tobacco Industry Involvement in Colorado" report is one of our most popular downloads.

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