Smoke Free Illinois: Facts and Information

American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago
3000 Kelly Lane
Springfield, IL 62711
217.787.5864

150 N. Wacker Dr.
Ste 2360
Chicago, IL 60606
312.781.1100
www.lungil.org

Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco
www.ilcat.org

American Heart Association of the Greater Midwest
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60604
312.476.6644
www.americanheart.org

Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
4756 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
800.826.7944
www.iafp.com

Illinois Public Health Association
223 South Third Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217.522.5687
www.ipha.com

FACTS & INFORMATION

Know the Facts. There are many false conceptions about second-hand smoke and the economic impact of smoke-free laws, some of which are perpetuated by the tobacco industry. It is important to understand the detrimental health effects of second-hand smoke, and positive impact smoke-free laws have on both health and the economy. In knowing the facts, we empower ourselves to make educated decisions about the smoke-free issue.

Smoke Free Illinois Fact Sheets: Economics; Refuting the ILBA Fact Sheet; The Health Risks; Tobacco Industry Myths & Facts; What the Opposition Will Say About the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke; 2006 Surgeon General's Report
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) Fact Sheets
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Fact Sheets
Informational Materials
Scientific Research Articles: Major Publications; Secondhand Smoke Articles; Economic Impact Articles; Understanding Junk Science
Other Smoke-Free Websites: Action on Smoking and Health; American's For Non-Smokers' Rights; Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; National Cancer Institute; Philip Morris USA Documents; Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) - CDC; Tobacco Scam; TobaccoPedia; Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco
Other Resources: Smoke Free Illinois Newsletter - Fall 2006; VFW Commander-in-Chief Acceptance Speech: MP3 Audio File | PDF Version for Printing