Fact Sheets

• "Facts About Lung Cancer" (Michigan Department of Community Health; February 2008 revision) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

• "November — Lung Cancer Awareness Month" (Michigan Department of Community Health; November 2007 revision) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

• "Lung Cancer in Michigan: Most Cases Caused by Tobacco" (Michigan Department of Community Health fact sheet; January 2007) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

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MCC Position Statements

• Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan (MCC Position Statement for Health Care Providers; April 2007)

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Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Resources

• MDCH Health Promotions and Publications
  Tobacco Section
  109 Michigan Ave., 8th Floor
  Lansing, MI 48913
  517-335-8376 or 517-335-9125
  www.michigan.gov/tobacco
  The MDCH Tobacco Section is a good source of general information about tobacco and tobacco cessation, as well as statistics about tobacco use in the state and nationwide. Visit its Web site for:

  • a list of health plans that cover tobacco cessation programs;

  • a list of local tobacco control coalitions and regional resource persons who work to prevent youth access to tobacco;

  • information about the Tobacco Retailer Information Kit, with resources for retail establishments where tobacco is sold;

  • ordering information for the Quit Kit in two versions (standard and for pregnant women), which offers motivation and strategies for quitting smoking;

  • a searchable database of Quit-Smoking Programs throughout Michigan; and

  • information and data regarding smoking around children.

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• Health Promotion Clearinghouse
  www.hpclearinghouse.org
  The tobacco portion of the MDCH Health Promotions Clearinghouse offers tobacco cessation resource materials, including: the Michigan Guide to Smoke Free Dining; Restaurant Kits; and Expectant Mother's Quit Kits. Order these materials online or call the Clearinghouse (toll-free) at 800-537-5666.

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• Michigan Providers Tobacco Cessation Tool Kit
  www.michigancancer.org/WhatWeDo/
  tob-providerstoolkit.cfm
  A collection of resources, some of which can be used as patient handouts and others of which are targeted to healthcare providers.

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• Michigan's Multi-Cultural Network
  (comprised of African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native-American agencies funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health)
  The goal of this network is to disseminate culturally appropriate materials about tobacco use and to raise awareness about the impact of tobacco use on minority communities. The network also seeks to raise awareness among the general public about communities of color and issues regarding tobacco use. For information, contact Sonji Revis at 517-335-9898 (smithsl@michigan.gov).

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• Smoke-Free Environments Law Project
  The Center for Social Gerontology, Inc.
  2307 Shelby Ave.
  Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  734-665-1126
  www.tcsg.org/sfelp/home.htm
  The Smoke-Free Environments Law Project (SFELP) is a statewide project funded by the Tobacco Section of the Michigan Department of Community Health. SFELP provides cost-free information, consultation and advice for Michigan businesses, local units of government, and residents regarding policies and practices to protect employees and the general public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and to address the legal requirements and liability issues related to secondhand smoke.

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• Tobacco is Killing (and Costing) Your Constituents — The Cost of Tobacco in Michigan, 2005
  Tobacco use causes not only lung cancer, but many more health problems, as well. These tables show the tobacco-related health and economic burdens borne by Michigan residents. Data for each Michigan legislative district is presented; sources of the data can be found on the last page of each document.

  • The cost of tobacco, by Michigan House District (available as as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

  • The cost of tobacco, by Michigan Senate District (available as as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

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• Treating Tobacco Dependence in Michigan: Implementing Effective Cessation Interventions and Systems
  http://mdch.train.org/courses/cessation/
  Produced and presented by the Michigan Department of Community Health Tobacco Section in conjunction with the Michigan Smokefree Hospitals Grant, the training is designed to help health care providers implement evidence-based patient cessation interventions and systems change in order to decrease tobacco use. The training features four modules, and participants may choose to take all four or a combination of the four.  The modules include:  1) "Enhancing Tobacco Reduction in Pediatrics: Strategies for Pediatric Care Providers and Offices;" 2) "Tobacco Dependence and Abuse: A Serious Disease That is Killing Michigan Residents;" 3) "Nicotine Addiction Therapy;" and 4) "Implementing Cessation Programs: Inpatient and Outpatient."

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Other Resources

• MCC Tobacco Cessation Awareness Month/National Lung Cancer Awareness Month resources available through the Michigan Cancer Consortium Monthly Theme Calendar (Note: Tobacco Cessation Awareness Month/National Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed in November.)

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• American Cancer Society audio podcasts related to the Campaign for SmokeFree Air
  http://makemyairsmokefree.org/podcasts.php

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• American Lung Association report — State of Tobacco Control: 2007
  www.stateoftobaccocontrol.org
  The American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2007 report tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the state and federal level and assigns grades to tobacco control laws and regulations enacted as of Jan. 1, 2008. This report is a call to action for national and state elected officials: Meet the challenge and enact strong tobacco control laws so that everyone in the United States can breathe easier. Visitors to this site can view state grades or view national grades to see how the federal government performed.

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• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids — Resources

  • Percentage of total health care costs attributable to smoking (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
    www.tobaccofreekids.org/research/factsheets/
    pdf/0291.pdf

  • Lifetime health care costs of smokers vs. former smokers vs. nonsmokers (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*
    www.tobaccofreekids.org/research/factsheets/
    pdf/0277.pdf

  • The toll of tobacco in Michigan
    www.tobaccofreekids.org/reports/settlements/
    toll.php?StateID=MI

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• Institute of Medicine — Ending the Tobacco Problem: A Blueprint for the Nation
  www.iom.edu/CMS/3793/20076/43179.aspx
  Ending the Tobacco Problem generates a blueprint for the nation in the struggle to reduce tobacco use. The report reviews effective prevention and treatment interventions, and considers a set of new tobacco control policies for adoption by federal and state governments. Carefully constructed with two distinct parts, the book first provides background information on the history and nature of tobacco use, developing the context for the policy blueprint proposed in the second half of the report. The book offers broad-reaching recommendations targeting federal, state, local, nonprofit and for-profit entities. It also identifies the benefits to society when fully implementing effective tobacco control interventions and policies.

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• National Cancer Institute — "Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle" Web Site
  http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov
  This site offers a reliable source for individuals and healthcare providers who are seeking: risk information for six common cancer types (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin); steps to reduce an individual's risk; tips for understanding cancer news stories; and tools an individual can use with his/her provider to manage his/her cancer risk.

*Please Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open, view and print this file once it has been downloaded. If you need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here.

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last updated: 02/19/08

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