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This joint resolution designates January 2025 as "Tobacco Use Awareness Month" in Delaware, addressing the significant public health challenge of tobacco use by highlighting critical data from federal health agencies. The resolution notes that tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, with 490,000 annual deaths nationally and 1,440 deaths in Delaware, and emphasizes ongoing concerns about youth e-cigarette use and nicotine addiction. Based on the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control report, which gave Delaware 3 A's and 2 F's, the resolution calls for increased funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, and supports existing community initiatives like the Kick Butts Generation (KGB) and Delawareans Against Nicotine and Tobacco Exposure (DANTE). The resolution aims to educate Delawareans about tobacco's harmful effects, provide resources for those seeking to quit, and encourage collaboration among schools, health advocates, and community organizations to combat tobacco use, ultimately working towards creating a healthier and more informed community.

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