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November 19, 2019 10:56 ET | Source: Health Promotion Council, SEPA Tobacco Control Project

Pennsylvania Rate of Adult Smokers Higher Than National Average

Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite an all-time national low adult smoking rate of around 15 percent, Pennsylvania’s rate of smokers continues to nudge close to 19...
June 29, 2018 06:00 ET | Source: Health Promotion Council, SEPA Tobacco Control Project

Pennsylvania LGBT Community Takes Lead in Going Smoke-Free

Philadelphia, PA, June 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Pride Month comes to a close, Pennsylvania remains a leader in going smoke-free at its Pride Festivals. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
May 10, 2018 18:46 ET | Source: Health Promotion Council, SEPA Tobacco Control Project

TEENS RISE UP AND GET REAL TO END SMOKING IN PHILADELPHIA AND BEYOND

Philadelphia, PA, May 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Center for Disease Control, each day in the United States, more than 3,200 youth aged 18 years or younger smoke their first...