Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and illness in Alberta and across Canada
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and illness in Alberta and across Canada
More than 3,800 Albertans die annually due to tobacco-related causes. As a partner in the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta, Alberta Blue Cross® is part of a coalition of prominent health organizations that are working together to reduce tobacco use in Alberta. Our vision is a healthier Alberta, free from addiction and involuntary exposure to tobacco industry products. Over the past few years as smoking has taken on a new look under the guise of vaping, tobacco use is now on the rise in Alberta—particularly among teens and young adults, As a champion for wellness, we support increased tobacco and vaping regulations and are working with organizations such as the Lung Association to increase awareness of the dangers of vaping among youth.
