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Provides information on the health effects and risks of tobacco and smoking, facts on smoking and second-hand smoke, including information on how to quit smoking.
A program designed to stop children and teens from ever picking up that first cigarette.
Source: The Canadian Lung Association
Stupid.ca is an innovative multi-media campaign that engages and informs youth about the realities of smoking cigarettes and was developed for youth, by youth. At Stupid.ca there is tons of information that youth can explore, including a tour of a residential "basement" that is full of the various chemicals that go into cigarettes, like tar, formaldehyde, and argolein.
Source: Government of Ontario
Between 1994 and 2002, the rate of smoking among Canadian youths in Grades 5 to 9 declined by more than half, according to new data from the Youth Smoking Survey.
Source: Statistics Canada
We're not here to tell you what to THINK or what to do. We'll just give you the facts about tobacco. The stats, the gross pictures, the people, ALL REAL. We don't need to exaggerate what tobacco does to people. But browse this site and see for yourself, then MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND. Resources and tools available to educate youth on the dangers of tobacco at Tobacco Facts.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
Q4L is designed to help Canadians aged 12 to 18 quit smoking, even if you're just an occasional smoker. Use it to learn some new death-defying skills. Build your motivation and confidence to quit smoking using our 4-step plan. Learn about the roadblocks to quitting. Find out how to deal with stress.
Source: Health Canada
Need information for your school project? Do you want to know more about the Tobacco Act, and regulations or do you need to access the most current research? What's the Government of Canada's strategy for tobacco control?
Source: Health Canada
What's it cost you? We've created this Real Cost Tool so you can see how much money you'll save by not smoking.
Source: Health Canada
By giving you the facts about what smoking means to your body, your environment and who's actually benefiting from the sale of tobacco products we hope you'll make an informed decision about sticking that cigarette in your mouth and lighting up.
Source: Health Canada
Facts and figures to help you make up your mind about smoking.
Source: Health Canada
Smoking data on Canadian youth aged 12-17 and those aged 15-19.
Source: Health Canada
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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