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A powerful message about protecting children from second-hand smoke is being spread through the streets of Liverpool with the help of a fire engine. The Smokefree Homes campaign, a joint effort by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, is being implemented in the Croxteth and Norris Green neighborhoods. This initiative aims to raise awareness among families about the risks associated with smoking indoors, especially for children’s health.
The campaign includes the participation of schools and community partners who are all joining forces to educate families on the dangers of second-hand smoke. It is alarming to note that one in three children hospitalized for asthma attacks have been exposed to cigarette smoke, highlighting the serious health risks posed by smoking at home. The efforts of these organizations aim to reduce smoking and vaping in the vicinity of children, as research indicates that children from smoking households are more likely to take up smoking themselves.
The campaign was launched after a city-wide competition received over 250 poster entries from schools in Liverpool. The winning design, created by 11-year-old Mariia Svintozelska from Emmaus Primary School in Croxteth, features a powerful visual representation of healthy and damaged lungs, depicting the harmful effects of smoking on the body. Mariia’s message is now prominently displayed on the campaign fire engine, bringing awareness directly to local communities. As part of the broader Tobacco Control Strategy in Liverpool, this initiative focuses on creating a healthier environment for children by discouraging smoking and vaping in their surroundings.
Part of the program involves educating young people in primary schools about the hazards of smoking and vaping, covering topics such as the contents of cigarettes and vapes, the harmful effects of smoking, resisting peer pressure, and protecting others from second-hand smoke. For individuals looking to quit smoking or vaping, Smokefree Liverpool offers free support in the form of advice, nicotine patches, gum, mouth spray, or free vape kits for those transitioning to vaping as a step towards quitting or maintaining a smoke-free home. For more information, visit smokefreeliverpool.co.uk or call 0800 061 4212
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