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Tobacco Prevention Program

The Tobacco Prevention Program at the Lake County Health Department is a comprehensive program that provides:

  • School-based and community presentations
  • Encouragement through cessation referral as well as support
  • Empowerment through youth-based advocacy, activities and
  • Youth Tobacco Citation Class

Contact Information:
Tobacco Prevention Program
Business: 352-357-1668 x2150
Tobacco_program@doh.state.fl.us

Lake County Tobacco Cessation
and Prevention Resources


Tobacco Cessation

Quitting smoking is important for your health and provides many benefits. Soon after you quit, your circulation begins to improve, and your blood pressure starts to return to normal. Your sense of smell and taste return and breathing starts to become easier. In the long term, giving up tobacco can help you live longer. Your risk of getting cancer decreases with each year you stay smoke-free.

For help quitting tobacco

Request a Free quit-kit

State Tobacco Cessation Insurance Coverage


Tobacco use affects many different aspects of our society and can have devastating effects on our youth. Tobacco use begins young, averaging at age 14. Although, most adults started using tobacco before age 18. In Florida, 14.5% of high school students and 5.0% of middle school students smoke. In Lake County, 16.6% of high school students and 7.4% of middle school students use cigarettes. Using tobacco does significant damage to the body as it increases users risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke and premature death. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and reducing the health of young smokers.

For these reasons, we educate and inform youth about tobacco and its consequences. The Tobacco Prevention Education Program is provided in Lake County’s middle and high schools. The comprehensive curriculum covers the health effects of tobacco use, chemicals in tobacco products/smoke, tobacco company’s marketing tactics, reasons why people smoke and cost of smoking. The program emphasizes the benefits of quitting tobacco with educational handouts, videos and illustrations to facilitate learning.

To schedule a presentation for your class or to receive resources, please identify your needs on the enclosed request form. Presentations are scheduled (free of charge) on a first come, first served basis.

Youth Tobacco Statistics

Tobacco Prevention Program Request Form


SWAT is Florida's statewide youth organization to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. A united movement of Florida empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future.

SWAT

  • SWAT is here to expose the facts about Big Tobacco.
  • SWAT gives Florida youth a voice to stand up to Big Tobacco.
  • SWAT empowers Florida youth to educate their peers about the manipulative tactics of Big Tobacco.

To request information
or to join Lake County SWAT


Teen Tobacco Citation Classes

On October 1, 1997, Florida State Statue 569.11 was created in order to take a strong stance against tobacco use among minors. The Law makes it illegal for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess any tobacco product. Any person under the age of eighteen (18) cited for violating the law will be:

  • Assessed court fines which must be paid with 30 days after citation is dated or complete 16 hours of community service
  • Attend mandatory school-approved anti-tobacco program.

Florida State Statue 569.11

Schedule a Teen Tobacco Citation Class


Effective January 1st, 2007, the use of tobacco products will not be allowed on any LCHD property or by employees during employee work time or in view of clients and visitors. LCHD promotes and maintains a 100% tobacco free environment to preserve and protect the health of patients, visitors, volunteers and employees.


LCHD Tobacco Free Campus Policy

Resources for a Tobacco Free Campus

Tobacco Free Business


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