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About Through with the Chew Week

United States
EVENT NAME:
Through with the Chew Week
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Alcohol Tobacco & Drugs , Health
Lifestyle , United States
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Begins: Feb 19, 2024
Ends: Feb 23, 2024
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"Through with the Chew" Week is a public health initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacco use and encouraging users to quit. This observance typically falls on the third full week of February, coinciding with the Great American Spit Out on the third Thursday of the week.

The campaign "Through with the Chew" Week focuses on growing concerns over the health impacts of smokeless tobacco. Unlike cigarettes, smokeless tobacco products like snuff and chewing tobacco were not initially under the same scrutiny for their health risks. However, as evidence mounted showing the serious health consequences of using these products, including increased risks of oral cancer, gum disease, tooth decay, and nicotine addiction, public health campaigns began focusing on smokeless tobacco as well.

"Through with the Chew" Week was established to respond to this public health challenge. The campaign aims to dispel myths about smokeless tobacco being a safer alternative to smoking, promote the benefits of quitting, and provide resources and support for individuals seeking to break their nicotine addiction.

Throughout the week, health organizations, schools, and community groups organize various events and educational programs. These activities often include presentations by healthcare professionals, testimonies from former users, distribution of educational materials, and promotion of quitting resources like hotlines and support groups.

The key goals of "Through with the Chew" Week are to reduce the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use, particularly among young people who might be more susceptible to trying these products, and to support current users in their journey to quit. The initiative emphasizes that quitting smokeless tobacco can lead to immediate and long-term health benefits, improving overall quality of life.

This week is a crucial part of broader efforts to address all forms of tobacco use and their impact on public health. Focusing specifically on smokeless tobacco, "Through with the Chew" Week fills a vital niche in tobacco cessation and prevention efforts.

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