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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how much we can protect our lungs and support healthier choices, especially for our youth. Over the past 10 years, vaping among young people in the U.S has grown at an alarming rate. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that in 2019, 1 in 3 high school students were using vapes and tobaccoless products. Currently, as of 2024, that number has grown to more than 1.6 million students and young adults.
As we head into the colder months, it’s important to know what vaping can lead to serious and sometimes permanent lung conditions, such as bronchitis. This is especially concerning during the flu and cold season, when our lungs are already more vulnerable.
If you or someone you care about is thinking about quitting in the Sutter County area please contact Toni Roy (530) 741-3840.
FDA to launch campaign to push retailers to pull vaping products
According to the Washington Examiner, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will launch an initiative program to stop tobacco retailers by selling illegal vaping products. The FDA will begin to mail letters and notices this fall tobacco retailers.
Link and source for news article: FDA launches campaign pushing over 300,000 retailers to pull illegal vaping products
Yuba City bans new tobacco and vape shops downtown
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to create healthier, smoke-free environments for our community! Coalition members from CATCH, Blue Zones Project (BZP), Downtown Business Association (DBA), and support from the Califorina Health Collaborative STAAND project (CHC), proudly proposed a moratorium aimed at taking critical steps toward promoting smoke-free, non-recreational outdoor areas in downtown Yuba City.
With overwhelming support from community members, local partners, and key stakeholders, the City Council has officially passed an ordinance restricting the establishment of any new tobacco retailers in the vibrant downtown Yuba City area, specifically along Plumas Street.
The passing of this ordinance marks a truly significant achievement in our mission to foster safer, cleaner public spaces for our families, business owners, and residents. This success reflects the power of collaboration and the unwavering dedication of our coalition partners. As we move forward, we are excited to continue offering technical support, community education, and resources to ensure the effective implementation of this initiative.
A heartfelt congratulations to our incredible coalition members from the BZP, DBA, and CHC on your leadership and commitment have brought about meaningful and lasting change to Sutter County residents. Let’s keep the momentum going on smoke-free non-recreational spaces.
Link to Local News Article:
https://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/local_news/yuba-city-bans-new-tobacco-and-vape-shops-downtown/article_4ca866f5-ac25-46d1-8762-0226cf1a5c27.html
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