Tobacco-Free Community Colleges and Trade Schools
Benefits of Tobacco-Free Campuses
- Reduce exposure of second-hand smoke
- Eliminate tobacco litter on campus
- Decrease exposure to new and emerging tobacco products
- Promote student success and health
Protect College Students from Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Smoke-free learning spaces are critical to ensure people are protected from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke. We all deserve the right to breathe clean air where we learn and work.
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The faces behind smoke and tobacco-free college efforts at West Hills Community College District.
JACQUELINE ROCHA
West Hills College
Coalinga
NOAH
RICHMOND
West Hills College
Coalinga
CHRISTINE GOMEZ
West Hills College
Lemoore
UFORO
OFFIONG
West Hills College
Coalinga
JULISSA HERNANDEZ
West Hills College
Coalinga
ALMA
RANGEL
West Hills College
Firebaugh
Youth Advocacy | Data Collection | Stakeholder Interviews | Establish Advisory Group | Leadership | Letters to the Editors | Media Coverage
1 Million People
Of the roughly 20 million college and university students in the United States, more than 1 million are projected to die prematurely from cigarette smoking. In order to counter the effects of tobacco and secondhand smoke on college age students, we support 100% smoke-free/tobacco-free colleges
and campuses.
90% By Age 18
While approximately 90% of smokers start by age 18, studies show that 99% of smokers will start by age 26, which makes smoke-free/tobacco-free colleges and campuses extremely important.
The tobacco industry is fully aware of this age-group’s vulnerability to start smoking and they aggressively market to young adults, particularly through flavored tobacco products.
23.6% of adults
59% of campuses
We must take a stand and lift-up the young adults in our neighborhoods by supporting more effective tobacco prevention, cessation efforts, and eliminating secondhand smoke exposure in learning environments.
We look forward to working with Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties to ensure our community colleges and trade schools pass 100% smoke-free policies so those on campuses can breathe clean air.
