We often lose sight of the individuals whose lives will be changed and potentially saved once political leaders pass strong and effective tobacco control policies. The American Lung Association has compiled a series of personal stories to showcase how real people’s lives have been changed as a result of the life-saving policies highlighted in this report.
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Amanda has asthma, and while everyone is negatively affected by secondhand smoke, for her secondhand smoke triggers asthma attacks.
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When Cyrus was in the 5th grade, the high school's Chem Free Committee came to his class to talk about the dangers of smoking and other substance abuse issues.
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Dani knows firsthand how important being tobacco-free is.
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Jessica's story of tobacco addiction, dramatic wake-up call to quit, and finally becoming smoke-free could be the story of your daughter, sister, or best friend.
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In Judy Wilkenfeld, the world found a tenacious fighter devoted to protecting individuals' health from the grasp of the tobacco industry.
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Shelby and Wayne S. of Winston Salem, North Carolina started smoking at an early age - Wayne at age 14 and Shelby at age 18.
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Bailey D. is 16 years old and works to educate kids about the dangers of tobacco use.
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate and U.S. Representatives passed legislation that would have increased the federal cigarette excise tax by .61 cents to $1.00 per pack.
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In March 2007, Iowa’s cigarette tax increased by $1.00, to $1.36 per pack.
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