Ventura County Public Health, VC-ASH, and Tobacco Cessation Programs Mark World No Tobacco Day 2025
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VENTURA, Calif. - Californer -- Ventura County Public Health, in partnership with Ventura County Action on Smoking and Health (VC-ASH) proudly joins the global community in recognizing World No Tobacco Day on May 31. This day, established by the World Health Organization, raises awareness about the health and environmental harms caused by tobacco use and highlights efforts to promote tobacco-free living.

The 2025 theme, "Unmasking the Appeal," focuses on exposing the tactics tobacco companies use to attract youth through flavored products and marketing strategies. These deceptive appeals contribute to tobacco's status as the leading cause of preventable disease and death worldwide.

"Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable illness worldwide," said Vicky Gonzales of Ventura County Public Health. "We are committed to empowering Ventura County residents with the information and resources they need to quit and to protect our youth from the harmful influence of tobacco and nicotine products."

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Locally, Ventura County Public Health's Tobacco Education and Prevention Program and the Call It Quits Program offer free resources, counseling, and support to help residents quit tobacco. These programs offer personalized quit plans, and ongoing support to ensure long-term success. Community presentations, retailer education, and policy development are key strategies used to shift social norms and reduce tobacco exposure, particularly among youth. VC-ASH advocates for policies that create healthier, smoke-free environments throughout the county.

Beyond health impacts, tobacco cultivation and consumption contribute significantly to environmental damage, including deforestation, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle benefit both personal health and the planet.

For more information and free quit resources, visit https://hca.venturacounty.gov/public-health/tobacco-education-and-prevention/ or contact the Tobacco Use Quitline at 805-201-STOP (7867). Follow Ventura County Public Health and VC-ASH on social media for updates and ways to get involved.

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On this World No Tobacco Day, VC-ASH encourages community members to take a stand for health, whether by quitting tobacco, supporting a loved one, or joining local prevention efforts. Together, Ventura County is working toward a healthier, tobacco-free future.

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About VC-ASH
Ventura County Action on Smoking and Health (VC-ASH) is a community coalition dedicated to reducing tobacco use and exposure throughout Ventura County. Since its founding, VC-ASH has led the way in tobacco prevention, education, and policy advocacy – working alongside schools, local governments, healthcare providers, and community organizations. The coalition focuses on protecting youth, supporting cessation, and promoting smoke-free environments to build a healthier, tobacco-free future for all.