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  • More Than One-Fifth of Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Cars

    February 6, 2012 – More than one-fifth of middle and high school students were exposed to secondhand smoke in cars in 2009, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This represents a significant…

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  • Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning.

     January 17, 2012 (HealthDay News) — They may look and smell a lot like candy, but dissolvable, smokeless tobacco products aren’t for kids. The safety and risks of “dissolvables” are the subject of a three-day U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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  • 19th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference

    Tobacco Treatment in the 21st Century     May 21-23, 2012 Mayo Clinic   Course Description: The 19th Annual Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Conference offers a range of topics including treating people with mental illness, addressing issues specific to women,…

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  • LIFE Report Released~Unemployment, Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse, Obesity, Child Development, & Basic Needs Lead Top Priorities

     In case you missed it…United Way of Marathon County is pleased to announce the release of the 2011-2013LIFE report. This is an excellent resource for local data. Copies are available at the United Way office (137 River Dr, Wausau), or…

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