Tobacco-Free Living

 

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada, killing over 47,000 Canadians each year. That's more than the combined total number of deaths from AIDS, traffic accidents, suicide, murder, fires and accidental poisoning. This Tobacco-Free Living site will outline York Region's various initiatives on the prevention of tobacco use, quit smoking tips as well as benefits and information regarding the current Smoke-Free Ontario laws.

 

Prevention of Tobacco Use   Tobacco Products Second-Hand Smoke Parents & Children Youth Elementary & Secondary Schools Workplaces Programs, Services, Resources Quit Smoking   Health Benefits How to Quit Smoking Handling Withdrawal Symptoms Helping Someone Quit Smoking Nicotine Replacements & Medications Health Professionals Resources FAQ's The Law   Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act Reporting a Complaint Resources FAQ's

What's New

Smoke-Free Ontario Act – New: Tobacco Display Ban in effect May 31, 2008

 

For more information or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact:

            York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653

 

 

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