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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, January 30,2002 PAGE 7 Over 45,000 Canadians die each year from smoking. That's more than 45,000 reasons to get tough on tobacco. The Government of Canada is taking strong action to address Canada's #1 preventable public health problem. Over the next five years, we will invest $530 million to reduce smoking in Canada. Health Canada has a simple, three-part plan: • Keep young Canadians from starting • Help more smokers quit • Raise awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke Our plan goes beyond just providing information. It offers real solutions. For real results. And whether you smoke or not, you can be part of the solution. To find out more, contact: 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTY/TDD: 1 800 465-7735 www.gosmokefree.ca Tobacco. We can live without it. ■ ^ ■ Health Santé QTIQrlQ* ■ w ■ Canada Canada V^dl ldLlCl 45,000 Canadians. That's five times the number of people who die from car accidents, murder, suicides and alcohol abuse combined. What's even more tragic is every tobacco- related sickness and death could have been prevented. Smoking is Canada's #1 preventable health problem. Over 45,000 deaths a year is unacceptable. It has to stop.