Did you know that 1200 Americans die every day from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke? That is one person every 72 seconds. By wearing the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids wristband you can help us spread the word and save lives. People across America are wearing the Campaign's "1200" wristband to:

• Remember a loved one who has died from tobacco
• Support someone who is trying to quit
• Speak out about the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke
• Support effective action against this serious problem

Tobacco affects all of us. We have all had family, friends and colleagues who have gotten sick or died from tobacco use. We all pay the price for the $75 billion tobacco costs our country each year in health care. And we have all been exposed to the toxic chemicals in secondhand smoke.

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than some 440,000 people every year. That is more than alcohol, illicit drugs, homicide, suicide, car accidents and AIDS combined.

Join the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids by wearing our wristband and spread the word about the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke.

Related Links

Washington Post Profiles 1200 Wristband

Information on quitting

Light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one at voices against tobacco

Take action with Kick Butts Day

Secondhand Smoke Facts