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World No Tobacco Day: Protect Youth from the Tobacco Industry

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is a global awareness event celebrated annually on May 31. It was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) to draw global attention to the commercial tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes across generations. This year’s theme for WNTD is dedicated to unmasking the appeal of the manipulative product designs, attractive flavors, and glamorized marketing used by the tobacco industry to entice young people for profit.

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5 Ways Smokefree Policies Make Communities Healthier

Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is an annual campaign created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dedicated to encouraging people to stay aware of their air quality and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily lives. For Communities Energized for Health (CEH), a project of ETR, this observance highlights the importance of our work in addressing secondhand smoke exposure where Californians live, work, and play.

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5 Benefits of Physical Activity in the Classroom for Students

Physical activity is a vital component in the development of a person’s life. From adolescence to adulthood, moving our bodies throughout the day can have positive effects on our sleep quality, memory, bone health, and more. Classrooms are not only a space to teach valuable skills, but to inspire healthy habits for a lifetime. Learn about the benefits of physical activity in class for students and resources to meet their needs.

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7 Tips for Talking to Teens About Drinking Alcohol

As young people grow into adolescence, they’re more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drinking alcohol while underage. Risk-taking is a normal component of adolescent development, which is why it’s up to trusted adults to have pivotal conversations that reduce the likelihood of harm and promote healthy behaviors. To prepare for conversations with a teenager about drinking alcohol, begin with these tips.

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World Cancer Day 2025: Keeping Our Communities Safe from Secondhand Smoke

World Cancer Day is an international day observed every February 4th to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilize action to address the global cancer epidemic. Healthy environments start at home, which is why smokefree multiunit housing is vital to creating a protective space for residents to thrive away from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

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3 HIV Prevention Strategies that Benefit Priority Populations

For over 40 years, HIV prevention and care has been a public health issue at the forefront of implementing science-informed, and evidence-based initiatives to support the people most impacted by the epidemic. It's imperative to consider techniques that can benefit communities, action-based groups, and organizations working to reduce HIV for the people most impacted. This blog features three vital strategies for those working to end the HIV epidemic and support people living with HIV.

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