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The Adirondack Tobacco Free Network (ATFN) Program Each Year, secondhand smoke is responsible for 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis) in children younger than 18 months of age, resulting in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations. The Adirondack Tobacco Free Network is a grassroots coalition committed to reducing adolescent and adult use of tobacco through cooperative programs in prevention, cessation, advocacy, policy initiatives and community education. The Adirondack Tobacco Free Network (ATFN) consists of local organizations and individuals from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. Our purpose is to promote a tobacco-free environment. |
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Education and Public Awareness Second-hand smoke contains over 4,000 chemical compounds. More than 60 of these are known or suspected to cause cancer. Children and adults who are exposed to second hand smoke in their homes, vehicles and workplaces breathe these compounds. Cigarette smoking has been identified as
the most important source of preventable morbidity (illness) and premature
mortality (death) worldwide. Approximately 500 people die annually from
smoking related diseases in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. Helping
people quit can yield significant health, as well as economic benefits. This network of concerned citizens and
community organizations represent a cross-section of our communities.
Members have various strengths and abilities that they contribute to a
shared purpose. Members include health departments, substance abuse
agencies, mental health and family services, university representatives,
cessation providers, hospitals, representatives from American Heart and
American Lung Associations, American Cancer Society, youth programs, nursing
services, schools, the faith community, community action agencies, and the
media. |
Counter Marketing: Tobacco companies aggressively market their product to specific populations. ATFN utilizes media and other marketing strategies to project a positive, tobacco-free message to the community. Cessation: ATFN promotes the NYS
Quit Line along with other cessation services for those who strive to break
free of tobacco addiction. The coalition is part of the Tobacco
Control Program, funded by the New York State Department of Health through
the New York State portion of the Master Settlement Agreement. |
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