Through with Chew Week

Through with Chew Week

Key West Mayor Craig Cates and Vice Mayor Clayton Lopez have proclaimed the week of Feb 18^th through the 24^th as Through with Chew Week in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida.

Smokeless tobacco like chew and dip are proven to cause cancer of the mouth, esophagus and pancreas as well as leading to nicotine addiction. But, although the Health Department has found that cigarette smoking has decreased, the use of smokeless tobacco has not declined as drastically.

Emily Mutschler, President of Tobacco Free Florida Keys, told the commission that the use of smokeless tobacco among young adults is particularly insidious. She directed them to www.tobaccofreeflorida.com for resources to help people quit – to be Through with Chew.

 In the photo: Vice Mayor Clayton Lopez, Florida Health Department’s Donna Stayton, Tobacco Free Florida Keys Board President Emily Mutschler, and Mayor Craig Cates.

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