American Lung Association of Colorado

Smoke-Free Communities
Hospitality workers and musicians breathe more secondhand smoke than any other type of worker. According to no-smoke.org, during an 8-hour shift in a smoky establishment, workers inhale carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine, formaldehyde, arsenic, benzene, and hydrogen cyanide.

The American Lung Association of Colorado is working to protect Coloradans from secondhand smoke. ALAC offers technical assistance and information to individuals, community organizations, and elected officials interested in making their community smoke-free.

Nationwide, more than 35,000 people die from heart disease, and 3,000 more from lung disease due to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke contains nearly 4,000 chemical compounds and it is classified as a class A carcinogen.

Help to protect people from the dangers of secondhand smoke in public places and workplaces, including bars and restaurants. Endorse your community's smoke-free effort.

Do more! Join a smoke-free coalition in your area:

For a more complete listing of smoking ordinances and their details, visit GASP of Colorado (Group to Alleviate Smoking).

Other tobacco pages:

   Quit Smoking
You can do it! Local resources to help people of all ages say "no" and mean it.

   Resources for Schools
Our breathing lung exhibit leaves a lasting impression on elementary students, and our N-O-T (Not On Tobacco) program has helped thousands of teens quit smoking.

   Secondhand Smoke Info
Find out what efforts are being made in your community to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.

Eliminating Tobacco Disparities
Certain culturally diverse communities experience higher tobacco addiction rates than other groups. See what's being done.

Tobacco Industry Exposed
The "Tobacco Industry Involvement in Colorado" report is one of our most popular downloads.

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