Tobacco Free Living
The Tobacco Free Living (TFL) program improves the quality of life for Cincinnati residents by addressing tobacco-related health disparities, conducting community-based education on the harmful dangers and health risks associated with tobacco/vape use, and pursuing and supporting tobacco policies.
Tobacco Facts
- Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body.
- E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
- Tobacco use accounts for more than 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths. (https://www.cdc.gov/)
Current Projects
- INDEPTH - alternative to school suspension program
- The Air We Tobacco Strategic Planning Workgroup in Avondale
- Youth and Parent Education Outreach
- Health Fairs, Community Events
Resources
- https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/indepth
- https://www.lung.org/
- https://www.heart.org/
Contact
Courthney Calvin, BA, CTTS
Public Health Educator/Tobacco Free Living Coordinator
513-357-7266 (o) | 513-787-0487 (c)
courthney.calvin@cincinnati-oh.gov