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LOS ÁNGELES, 25 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Los Ángeles (Salud Pública) lanza su primera campaña para dejar de fumar los cigarrillos de mentol y abordar los riesgos y daños que produce el tabaco mentolado en las comunidades más expuestas al mentol- la afroamericana, la LGBTQ y adultos jóvenes. El mentol y otros sabores ocultan el sabor áspero del tabaco bajo un sabor suave o mentolada que puede provocar que los fumadores inhalen más profundo en los pulmones, teniendo así una mayor exposición a los químicos nocivos y adictivos. Las personas afroamericanas de Los Ángeles están entre los grupos con mayor consumo de cigarrillos mentolados del condado de LA. Además, según la encuesta de fumadores jóvenes de California de 2018, todos los estudiantes de preparatoria en el condado de Los Ángeles que indicaron que fumaban cigarrillos, solamente fumaban cigarrillos con sabor a mentol/menta.

«La industria del tabaco ha comercializado los cigarrillos mentolados de forma desproporcionada en las comunidades afrodescendientes, así como a los LGBTQ y los jóvenes. Más del 12% de los fumadores afroamericanos del condado de Los Ángeles indicaron fumar cigarrillos mentolados, en comparación con apenas más de un 3% de los fumadores blancos», comentó Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Directora de Salud Pública. «Salud Pública continúa trabajando para revertir los efectos nocivos que el tabaco ha producido en estas comunidades».

La comunidad afroamericana consume cigarrillos mentolados a una tasa más alta que otros fumadores. Durante décadas, la industria del tabaco ha utilizado estrategias publicitarias agresivas para atraer a las comunidades afroamericanas, LGBTQ y jóvenes a fumar y volverse adictos a los cigarrillos de mentol. La organización Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids acaba de publicar un nuevo informe titulado Stopping Menthol, Saving Lives (Deteniendo el mentol, salvando vidas), que documenta las estrategias de comercialización intensas y deliberadas que la industria de tabaco ha usado en las comunidades afroamericanas, especialmente hacia los afroamericanos jóvenes, por más de 60 años. Documenta el impacto resultante que la comunidad afroamericana ha sufrido injustamente por el consumo de tabaco.

Esta campaña de medios y educación pública satiriza las publicidades de cigarrillos, teniendo en cuenta el impacto del glamur y el estilo, y usa estos atributos para informar sobre los riesgos de salud de fumar cigarrillos de mentol. La campaña se transmitirá en los medios de comunicación de Los Ángeles que sean propiedad de afroamericanos y en las redes de comunicación españoles para llegar a las personas más afectadas por las estrategias publicitarias de la industria del tabaco. La campaña incluirá anuncios en la radio, el internet, y en las redes sociales; así como anuncios en lugares específicos y al aire libre, tales como letreros en tiendas de conveniencia.

Las personas que quieran asesoramiento gratuito y ayuda para desarrollar un plan para dejar de fumar pueden llamar al 1-800-45-NO-FUME. También pueden visitar el sitio LAQuits.com/mentol para recursos para dejar de fumar.

El Departamento de Salud Pública está dedicado a proteger y mejorar la salud de los más que 10 millones de residentes del condado de Los Ángeles. A través de diversos programas, alianzas comunitarias y servicios, el Departamento supervisa la salud ambiental, el control de enfermedades y la salud familiar y comunitaria. Nacionalmente acreditado por la Junta de Acreditación de Salud Pública, el Departamento de Salud Pública está formado por más de 4,100 empleados y cuenta con un presupuesto anual de 1 billón de dólares. Para obtener más información sobre el Departamento y el trabajo que realizamos, visite publichealth.lacounty.gov, o síganos en los medios sociales: twitter.com/lapublichealth, instagram.com/lapublichealth, facebook.com/lapublichealth y youtube.com/lapublichealth.

El Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Los Ángeles trabaja para proteger la salud, prevenir enfermedades y promover el bienestar.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Capitol Counsel announced today that Senator Patrick (Pat) Roberts (R-KS) will be joining the firm as a Partner. Kansas’ elder statesman, Roberts retired from the U.S. Senate in January after serving four terms. He also served eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and is a U.S. Marine.

«Senator Roberts has served his nation proudly for more than 50 years; from the U.S. Marine Corps, to the halls of the U.S. Senate, he embodies the no-nonsense, authentic approach that made him a respected statesman. His unmatched experience offers our clients best-in-class strategic advice, and we are honored to have him join our team,» Shannon Finley, Capitol Counsel Partner, said today.

Pat Roberts was born in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1958, attaining the rank of Captain. Before beginning his political career, Roberts worked as a newspaper publisher in his home state. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1980, rising to serve as the Chairman of the powerful House Committee on Agriculture. In 1996, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Roberts never drew serious opposition and was elected by wide margins over four statewide campaigns. At the time of his retirement in 2020, Roberts was the long-standing Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. He is the only person in U.S. history to serve as chair of the agriculture panels in both chambers of Congress. In those roles, Roberts played a major part in eight Farm Bills, the cornerstone laws governing American agriculture.

In addition to his chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Roberts also served on the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. He also served as past Chairman of the Committee on Intelligence and was the first ever Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Roberts is a member of the Marine Corps Caucus.

As a Capitol Counsel Partner, Roberts will serve as a senior counselor to the firm’s clients. He will offer his insights and advice about legislative strategy and his deep understanding of the executive branch.

«I have been honored to serve the citizens of Kansas and of the United States and look forward to this new chapter. I believe positive policy achievements are possible with hard work and good will. I look forward to joining the team,» Senator Roberts said today.

Capitol Counsel continues to add depth to their expanding team. Last month it was announced that John Jonas and Martie Kendrick had joined the firm, coming from Akin Gump. Also, Jim Davidson moved to the firm from Polsinelli. And in December, Obama Administration alum, Robert Diamond, fresh from the Biden Campaign, announced he was joining Capitol Counsel.

About Capitol Counsel

Capitol Counsel is a full-service, bipartisan and bicameral advocacy firm recognized for its expertise in tax, health care, financial services, energy, commerce, and trade. For more information on Capitol Counsel, please visit our website at www.capitolcounsel.com or contact John D. Raffaelli at (202) 861-3200.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) launches its first quit menthol cigarette campaign to address the risks and harms of menthol tobacco use within communities most exposed to menthol – Black communities, LGBTQ, and young adults. Menthol and other flavors in tobacco hides the harsh taste of tobacco with a cool or minty flavor which can result in smokers inhaling deeper into the lungs resulting in greater exposure to the harmful and addictive chemicals. Black communities are among the highest groups of menthol smokers in LA County. Also, according to the 2018 California Youth Tobacco Survey, all high school students in LA County who reported smoking cigarettes only smoked menthol/mint cigarettes.

«The tobacco industry has disproportionately marketed menthol cigarettes in Black communities as well as towards LGBTQ and youth. Over 12 percent of African American smokers in LA County reported smoking menthol cigarettes compared to just over 3% of white smokers,» said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. «Public Health continues the efforts towards reversing the harmful effects tobacco has done in these communities.»

The Black community uses menthol tobacco products at a higher rate than other smokers. For decades, the tobacco industry has used aggressive advertising tactics to attract Black, LGBTQ, and young people to use and become addicted to menthol cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has just released a new report titled, Stopping Menthol, Saving Lives, documenting the tobacco industry’s heavy and deliberate marketing in Black communities, especially towards Black youth, for more than 60 years and as a result the impact the Black community has unfairly suffered from tobacco use.

This media and public education campaign satirizes cigarette ads, acknowledging the impact of glamour and style, using these attributes to help inform about the health risks of smoking menthol cigarettes. The campaign will work with Los Angeles based Black-owned media and Spanish media networks for in-language messaging and to reach the audiences most impacted by the tobacco industry’s marketing tactics. The campaign efforts will include radio, online and social media advertisements, as well as place-based and outdoor advertisements such as posters at convenience store locations.

The campaign encourages people to call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-45-NO-FUME in Spanish) for free counseling and help to start a quit plan. People can also visit LAQuits.com/menthol for resources to help quit.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of over 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,100 employees and has an annual budget of $1 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov, and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/LAPublicHealth, facebook.com/LAPublicHealth, instagram.com/LApublichealth and youtube.com/LAPublicHealth.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being.

For more information contact:
Sibongile West
o: 310—487-8289
swest@youngcomms.com

SOURCE The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) launches its first quit menthol cigarette campaign to address the risks and harms of menthol tobacco use within communities most exposed to menthol – Black communities, LGBTQ, and young adults. Menthol and other flavors in tobacco hides the harsh taste of tobacco with a cool or minty flavor which can result in smokers inhaling deeper into the lungs resulting in greater exposure to the harmful and addictive chemicals. Black communities are among the highest groups of menthol smokers in LA County. Also, according to the 2018 California Youth Tobacco Survey, all high school students in LA County who reported smoking cigarettes only smoked menthol/mint cigarettes.

«The tobacco industry has disproportionately marketed menthol cigarettes in Black communities as well as towards LGBTQ and youth. Over 12 percent of African American smokers in LA County reported smoking menthol cigarettes compared to just over 3% of white smokers,» said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. «Public Health continues the efforts towards reversing the harmful effects tobacco has done in these communities.»

The Black community uses menthol tobacco products at a higher rate than other smokers. For decades, the tobacco industry has used aggressive advertising tactics to attract Black, LGBTQ, and young people to use and become addicted to menthol cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has just released a new report titled, Stopping Menthol, Saving Lives, documenting the tobacco industry’s heavy and deliberate marketing in Black communities, especially towards Black youth, for more than 60 years and as a result the impact the Black community has unfairly suffered from tobacco use.

This media and public education campaign satirizes cigarette ads, acknowledging the impact of glamour and style, using these attributes to help inform about the health risks of smoking menthol cigarettes. The campaign will work with Los Angeles based Black-owned media and Spanish media networks for in-language messaging and to reach the audiences most impacted by the tobacco industry’s marketing tactics. The campaign efforts will include radio, online and social media advertisements, as well as place-based and outdoor advertisements such as posters at convenience store locations.

The campaign encourages people to call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-45-NO-FUME in Spanish) for free counseling and help to start a quit plan. People can also visit LAQuits.com/menthol for resources to help quit.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of over 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,100 employees and has an annual budget of $1 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov, and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/LAPublicHealth, facebook.com/LAPublicHealth, instagram.com/LApublichealth and youtube.com/LAPublicHealth.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being.

For more information contact:
Sibongile West
o: 310—487-8289
swest@youngcomms.com

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SOURCE The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health