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4-U-N-I Inspires Teens to Quit Smoking

Julia — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:02 -0600

A Beverly Hills High School - BREATHE LA partnership, 4-U-N-I helps teens quit smoking. The program, founded and led by students, provides peer-to-peer suport and tools to quit smoking. The first Beverly Hills High School Chapter of 4-U-N-I ( text = For You And I ) is a student-led, BREATHE LA supported, teen quit smoking program designed to inspire, support, and assist youth in Los Angeles high schools.

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Pollen Alert

Julia — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:56:52 -0600

Asthma can be triggered by high levels of pollen. With warmer temperatures, pollen blooms earlier each year. Click on the link to learn more about pollen that could have an effect on your lung health.

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Meg & Brent Second Clip on YouTube

msmith — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:07:05 -0600

Meg & Brent remain committed to their pact to quick smoking. See the hilarious trials and tribulations this couple takes in their progress towards kicking the habit. Give them your support by watching Meg & Brent Quit Smoking #2.

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Watch Meg & Brent Quit Smoking

Julia — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:11:00 -0600

BREATHE LA Board Member Ray Gonzales of KTLA-TV sent us this YouTube video of his friends Meg & Brent as they document a healthy way to finally quit smoking. Help us cheer them on! Watch Meg & Brent quit smoking! Add your comments here.

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California Lacks CDC-compatible Disease surveillance system

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:04:39 -0600

“Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disaster and Bioterrorism” is an annual studya that provides state-by-state preparedness scores based on 10 key indicators, including the practice of emergency drills, bio-threat testing capabilities and workforce surge preparedness. Find out how California fared.

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Deisel Pollution

Julia — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:50:33 -0600

Diesel emissions are a cancer risk and among the most hazardous of air pollutants. Link here to get the score on diesel pollution.

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A Clear Pattern of Risk Emerges From City Smog

msmith — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:08:05 -0600

L.A.'s notorious air pollution is hardest on kids. The closer to a freeway they live, play or attend school, the more likely it is that their developing lungs' capacity will be reduced... Follow the link to read the entire story.

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Environment and Lung Health

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:50:23 -0600

Environmental factors can affect those with lung diseases and respiratory conditions.

Lung irritation triggers

Air pollution
Pollen
Smoke from seasonal wildfires
Smoking
Exposure to second-hand smoke

In California, and in other warm and tropical locations, increased warmth leads to more blooming and this can make it even more difficult for COPD and Asthma patients to breathe.

Asthma

Cheers! Alcohol May Protect Lungs

Julia — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:18:51 -0600

Drinking Alcohol May Protect Lungs

Those who drink less than two drinks per day are 18 percent less likely to develop lung disease, when compared to non-drinkers.

About 177,000 people who belonged to a California health plan between 1964 and 1973 were examined for lung disease and were asked about their drinking habits. Those who were smokers and who had lung or heart disease in the past were discarded from the study.

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Trudeau Society Questionnaire 2007

Julia — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:27:58 -0600

October 29, 2007

RE: Your input needed on the Trudeau Society of Los Angeles County

Greetings Trudeau Society members,

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