Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, on on National Non-Smoking Week, said: “Marking the beginning of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to raise awareness about the heath risks of smoking and the importance of supporting those on their journey to a smoke-free life. Tobacco use continues to be one of the leading preventable causes of premature …
Ottawa – Although significant progress has been made in the past several decades in reducing smoking rates in Canada, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) want to highlight that smoking continues to pose a significant risk to the health of Canadians, with over 46 000 people dying from smoking-related causes each year. This National Non-Smoking Week, from …
Ottawa – Marking the start of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life and support people to have the confidence and commitment and resources to quit smoking. Tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in Canada, killing approximately 46,000 Canadians each year. For those who smoke, …
