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Kids Launch Campaign Against Second Hand Smoke

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By KBJR News 1

Story Updated: Aug 13, 2009

Children from Duluth's East Hillside shared results Thursday from surveys they conducted in hopes to end second hand smoke inhalation at DTA stations.

Children from the "Mind 2 Mind" summer camp program, along with the American Lung Association in Minnesota, have launched a tobacco free DTA campaign called "Let Us Breathe."

In the last three months the youth conducted 211 five-question surveys at the Duluth downtown transit centers.

The results found that 87% of respondents recognized that smoking around children at bus stations was a problem, and 75% wanted to see a change.

"When we found out there was a similar effort going on by this youth group it was really exciting for us to associate with them and it's really what I would say a unique approach to a major ongoing problem and we welcome the work they're doing."

The DTA is currently working with the city attorney's office to draft an ordinance that will cut back on children's exposure to second hand smoke.

The "Mind 2 Mind" program focuses on children advocating for themselves, getting involved in the community and using their voice for change.

sb says ...

On Friday, Aug 14 at 12:25 AM

Commenter

75 per cent want a change. So change it. 25 feet if not more from DTA transit center and Holiday Center bus shelter. The DTA is a service not a privilage.

Anonymous says ...

On Thursday, Aug 13 at 11:16 PM

Commenter

It's disgusting to see down by the holiday center these young mothers who are smoking by their barely year old kids.

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