How Can Parents Protect Children from Environmental Tobacco Smoke?
If you smoke, quit! It is difficult, and it may take several attempts until you are successful. If your partner smokes, ask them to get assistance to quit. Try to eliminate all tobacco smoke from your home, for your health and the health of your children and family. Protect your children. To stop smoking and thereby eliminate tobacco smoke from your home and environment is one of the best gifts that you can give to your children, family, and friends. There are many resources in Allegheny County and the surrounding counties to help parents stop smoking. Many programs offer free counseling, free classes, and free nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT), such as the patch or gum. In Allegheny County, there is an ongoing incentive program for pregnant women who smoke. Editorial provided by Dr. Janet Fromkin, Pediatrician and Coordinator of Smoke Free Mothers/Smoke Free Coalition.
