The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Montgomery County has joined forces with other tobacco service providers and tobacco-free coalitions across seven neighboring counties. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Project partnership was formalized as a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (PA DOH) transition of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program from a county-based model to a regional model.  PA DOH designated the Health Promotion Council (HPC) as the Primary Contractor for the region.  Beginning October 1, 2007, service providers in Schuylkill, Berks, Lancaster, Chester, Delaware, Bucks, and Montgomery counties now work together to reduce tobacco-use and exposure.

For more information on the types of tobacco-related services that are offered to residents of Montgomery County, please contact Janet Northcott at: (267) 765.2318 or jnorthcott@tobaccofreemontco.org

Fact Sheets : Did You Know?

• Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in women.
• Nearly 80 percent of all smokers begin before the age of 18.
• Pennsylvania spends more than $4 billion each year to treat tobacco-related ailments
• The tobacco industry spends $410 million each year to promote its products in Pennsylvania

General Tobacco Statistics for PA and Montco

• 83 percent of Montgomery County adults do not smoke

Tobacco Smoke Pollution

Unsafe for Everyone. Breathing in tobacco smoke pollution is known to cause cancer (National Cancer Institute)

Deadly. Tobacco smoke pollution kills 53,000 non-smokers each year (Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights)

Hurts Children. Every year, up to 300,000 kids under the age of one get bronchitis or pneumonia from tobacco smoke pollution (EPA). Tobacco smoke pollution is known to trigger asthma attacks, sudden infant death syndrome, middle ear infection, chronic respiratory symptoms and low birth weight. (National Cancer Institute)

Increased Cancer Risk. People routinely exposed to tobacco smoke pollution are 3 times as likely to develop lung cancer (International Journal of Cancer)

In Montgomery County - Quitters Win

Trying to Quit is one of the most difficult things to do, but you’re not alone. The Montgomery County Health Department, in cooperation with the Wellness Connection, established several ways to help you quit and remain tobacco-free.

We have specific programs for current tobacco users and healthcare professionals.

Quit Now - Heres How!

Now is the perfect time to quit using tobacco. If you have failed to stop smoking in the past, don’t give up. Your chances of success improve with each attempt. Did you know that on average, smokers are more likely to quit on the seventh try!

There are ways to help you quit for good. Using a variety of proven methods can better your odds for success. Electronic Cigarettes are a new way many smokers are leaving their habits in the past.

The Montgomery County Coalition is here to help.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Montgomery County is to reduce tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke pollution through education, advocacy and legislation. This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Coalition Alert: Yearly, On November 20th, the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Montgomery County will host Smoke-Free Dining Day. Show your support by going out to eat at a smoke-free restaurant.

BUSTED Card program

New Program Initiatives: Click here to see our new BUSTED Card program. Rewarding BUSTED members with discounts to county business. Interested in becoming a BUSTED Card sponsor, click here.

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