KY: Smoking Prevention
Local KY Communities Tackle Youth Vaping Crisis
Widespread vaping among young Kentuckians continues to be a public health concern - and some local communities are coming up with innovative ways to t…
As COVID Subsides, Kentuckians Focus on Healthy Habits
The "Raise Your Guard" Campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to be more physically active, minimize stress, load up on fruits and vegetables, and …
Con subsidio COVID, habitantes de KY se centran en hábitos saludables
La campaña "Raise Your Guard" anima a los habitantes de Kentucky a ser más activos físicamente, minimizar el estrés, a comer …
FDA to Regulate Synthetic Nicotine as Vaping Among KY Teens Climbs
Last week President Joe Biden signed legislation that allows the Food and Drug Administration to regulate synthetic nicotine, used in vape products …
FDA regulará nicotina sintética ante el aumento del vapeo en KY
La semana pasada, el presidente Joe Biden firmó una legislación que permite que la F-D-A regule la nicotina sintética, utilizada en …
KY Communities Continue Push for Local Tobacco Control
State lawmakers are expected to file a tobacco-control bill next year. Healthcare advocacy groups and local elected officials say communities must …
Experts: Lack of Coverage, Child Care, School Funding Affect Health Outcomes
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- In a few weeks, Kentucky lawmakers will convene the General Assembly, and health advocates are calling for new policies to address …
Expertos: falta de cobertura, cuidado infantil, financiamiento escolar, tienen repercusiones en la salud
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- En pocas semanas, los legisladores de Kentucky convocarán a Asamblea General y los defensores de la salud están pidiendo …
Survey: Pandemic Increases Vaping, Tobacco Use for KY Students
FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than a third of Kentucky middle and high schoolers say the pandemic has increased their use of e-cigarettes or vapes and other …
Encuesta: Pandemia aumenta el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos y tabaco entre los estudiantes de KY
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Más de un tercio de estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria en Kentucky, dicen que la pandemia ha aumentado su uso de …
KY Counties Seek Local Control of Tobacco Marketing, Sales
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Counties across Kentucky say smoking and vaping are hurting their local economies and people's health, and they're fighting for …
Los condados de KY buscan el control local del comercio y venta de tabaco
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Los condados de Kentucky dicen que fumar y vapear están dañando sus economías locales y la salud de las personas…