Tobacco Control in Mississippi

• Smoke-Free Policy:  The American Lung Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi are working with the Mississippi State Department of Health to support a bill that will make the state of Mississippi Smoke-Free.  Secondhand smoke is 3rd leading cause of preventable deaths. Everyone deserves to breathe smokefree air. The legislation we are working on together will be a 100% Comprehensive policy.
• Funding: We advocate for maintained funding to Mississippi State Department of Health for tobacco prevention, education and cessation program funding.  It is essential to continue educating our kids so they will never begin to use tobacco products and provide those who are using the opportunities to quit.
   

Asthma in Mississippi Schools

• ASTHMA IS THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR SCHOOL ABSENTEEISM. We will continue to educate school personnel on the importance of asthma friendly school environments, requirements of asthma action plans and how to handle asthma related emergencies. 
   

Environmental Health

• The American Lung Association monitors indoor and outdoor air quality to make sure everyone breathes clean air. Environment tracking devices detect ozone and air pollution, which affects those with and without lung disease. We strive to set air pollution standards that protect the health of all Americans.

If you have any questions about the issue above or would like to get involved, please email Jennifer Cofer at jcofer@breathehealthy.org.