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Here at BPHC we focus on eliminating health inequities. Smoking is directly connected to Asthma, which disproportionately affects people of color. I support this campaign because it seeks to change a public health policy that will result in decreasing a prevalent health inequity.
Pam Jones, Director of Policy and Planning, Boston Public Health Commission
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Parents shouldn’t smoke infront of thier children, this is one way kids become curious and want to try smoking.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Everyone has cancer cells in thier bodies, these are just some things that activate them.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“18 years sounds far away but time flys and so are the risks of smoking. They are rising like yeast.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“We need to fight and raise the age of tobacco buyers.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Always heard second hand smoking is worse than first hand, this somewhat proves is.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“One is six? Thats is crazy.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“More tobacco education & prevention needs to be done in elementry and middle schools.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Most high school students aren’t even above 18 so who is giving them these products.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“I believe this is accurate, which is sad”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“More facts like this should be taught to the youth at young ages.”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Promote non-smoking habits”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Hope smoking becomes extinct”
FACE OFF AGAINST TOBACCO on Flickr.
“Can’t believe how much smoking impacts the world”
Maliek & Ashley are both apart of the Roxbury Community. Ashley is a youth adviser that works in the Roxbury community helping peer leaders come together to plan and coordinate events throughout the Roxbury & Dorchester area.
Did you know that nearly 90% of smokers start before the age of 18?
Face Off Against Tobacco is working to galvanize support for raising the price of cigarettes and other tobacco-related products in Massachusetts. Please join our effort!
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