A recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) presented some alarming news about asthma rates. According to the CDC, children – in particular African American children – are suffering from asthma in record numbers. The report states that 10 percent of all children have been diagnosed with asthma; in the African-American community, [...]

Tobacco-free coalitions work to make a difference Nearly 2,250 Wisconsinites die from smoking-induced lung cancer; that accounts for 79 percent of all lung cancer deaths, according to the 2010 Burden of Tobacco in Wisconsin report. Smoking remains the number one cause of preventable death, and lung cancer caused by smoking is a major factor. Lung [...]

Campaign’s message: Wisconsin is better smoke-free MADISON—Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake announced the kick-off of a new statewide multi-media campaign to promote and educate the public about Wisconsin’s new smoke-free workplace law, which takes effect July 5th. “Starting July 5th, Wisconsin ’s workers will no longer have to choose between their health and [...]