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The Mission of the B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Coalition is to provide education
to citizens on the hazards of
tobacco use to encourage a tobacco free Horry County.
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Youth Prevention
In South Carolina, 6,500 children become new daily smokers each year.
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Secondhand Smoke
Elimination of secondhand smoke exposure will save
hundreds of SC lives each year.
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Cessation Promotion
61% of smokers say they are seriously considering quitting in the next
6 months.
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATISTICS - Toll
of Tobacco
- $854
million is the price tag of SC’s annual healthcare costs
caused
by smoking
- $307
million is the amount of healthcare costs that are covered by Medicaid
- $485
is your tax burden from smoking-related government expenditures
- $1.67
million is how much South Carolina loses each year because of lost
productivity from smoking
Source: Campaign for
Tobacco-Free Kids
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SOUTH
CAROLINA TOBACCO QUITLINE
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Quit
For Keeps
A FREE comprehensive tobacco treatment
service for all South Carolina residents featuring phone and Internet
counseling.
You will talk with a trained tobacco treatment specialist who will
assist you in your quit attempt.
Available 8 a.m. to midnight, seven
days a week.
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Our Membership |
Join
us and participate
in intiatives to help make Horry tobacco free.
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| Upcoming
Events |
July 11, 2008
Join Us!
B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Meeting
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Location:
HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
RSVP 365 8884 ext 238 or sybil@shorelinebhs.org
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| B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Volunteers |
Learn
more about our volunteer opportunities.
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Coalition Partnership
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About Us