Tribal IAQ Resource Directory: Commercial Tobacco and Secondhand Smoke
Overview
Secondhand smoke, classified by EPA as a Group A carcinogen, contains more than 7,000 substances. Secondhand smoke exposure commonly occurs indoors, particularly in homes and cars. Secondhand smoke can move between rooms of a home and between apartment units. Secondhand exposure to cigarettes, cannabis, and other substances can cause serious health problems. Opening a window or increasing ventilation in a home or car is not protective from secondhand smoke.
Commercial Tobacco and Secondhand Smoke Resources
The American Indian Commercial Tobacco ProgramA free program to help American Indians quit smoking which includes coaching and other resources upon enrollment.
EPA’s Secondhand Smoke and Smoke-Free HomeOffers information about secondhand smoke, including health effects, reducing exposure, and a look at national progress on secondhand smoke reduction.
Financial Benefits of Smoke-Free Casinos
An easily distributable video that outlines the economic incentives to convert casinos to smoke-free facilities.
HUD's Smoke Free Housing Toolkit
Although not specifically developed for Tribes, the resources included in this "Toolkit for Owners/Management Agents of Federally Assisted Public and Multi-family Housing" may be useful when converting buildings into smoke-free housing.
Native Tobacco Project
From the United Indian Health Services, this website is a good source of information on secondhand smoke, thirdhand smoke, and smoke-free buildings.
National Native Network’s “Keep it Sacred”Offers technical assistance and culturally relevant resources. Notably, their Tribal Policy Toolkit contains many assessment documents, policy examples, media resources, and more.
Smoke-Free Tribal Housing PoliciesThis Public Health Law Center resource details how to implement smoke-free policies effectively while honoring traditional and sacred uses of tobacco.
Keep Tobacco Use SacredAn e-guide by AASTEC that offers specific policies and actions that address the community health risks of tobacco use and secondhand smoke.
CDC Smoke-Free Buildings
Offers statistics in support of creating smoke-free environments in homes and establishments.
CDC’s American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey Manual
Enables Tribes and Tribal organizations to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of Tribal members with regard to commercial tobacco use.
CDC’s Protect our Children and Traditions Brochure
A tribal resource developed to spread information and awareness to Tribal communities about the threats of secondhand smoke.
E-Cigarettes, Cannabis and Meth Resources
Policy Tools to Address Vaping in Tribal CommunitiesA webinar that includes basic information about e-cigarettes (vapes), policy examples, and additional tools for Tribes to address e-cigarette use in their community.
E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young AdultsA fact page from the Surgeon General about the health risks and usage trends in youth and young adults.
Keep it Sacred E-Cigarette PageInformation from the National Native Network about e-cigarettes, including fact sheets and information about usage among Native American youth.
American Lung Association Marijuana Smoke PageInformation about cannabis (marijuana) smoke and how to protect non-smokers from the potential health effects of secondhand cannabis smoke.
Tribal Meth Use and Implications for Child AbuseThe Tribal Law and Policy Institute presents a publication titled: Perceptions of Methamphetamine Use in Three Western Tribal Communities: Implications for Child Abuse in Indian Country. This publication explores the intersection of the meth epidemic affecting many Tribal communities and child abuse.
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