Oklahoma smoking policies prohibit smoking in most indoor places open to the public. However, those laws leave dangerous gaps in protection for workers. Secondhand smoke is a carcinogen containing thousands of harmful chemicals.1 A large portion of Oklahoma’s...
Tobacco companies will stop at nothing to spread their deadly products. Here are some strategies to keep you and your family safe. Make Your Home and Car Smoke Free Each year, countless children get pneumonia or bronchitis from breathing secondhand smoke. In pets, it...
For many cancer patients, chemotherapy is their best option for survival. While the process of chemotherapy is hard enough, new research from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust’s (TSET) partners at the University of Oklahoma shows exposure to secondhand smoke...
The dangers of smoking and tobacco use have long been recognized as leading causes of preventable disease and death worldwide. While the detrimental effects on lung health are well-known, the impact on cardiovascular health is equally concerning. To understand the...
For decades, Edna’s in Oklahoma City has been a beloved local spot. Known for their famous Lunchboxes, this “five-star dive” attracts customers from all over the country for an evening of darts, appetizers, good times — and smokefree air. After 40 years, Edna’s...
After losing both of her parents due to health complications from smoking, Jane shared a firsthand experience with secondhand smoke with us to discourage others from continuing to smoke. “Growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s, smoking was common, and even “stylish.” Card...
