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February
February 2013
Events
Black History Month
American Heart Month
- February is American Heart Month
Febrero es el Mes Nacional del Corazón - One Year After Quitting: Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
See: Within 20 Minutes of Quitting - 28 Days to a Healthier Heart
Un corazón más saludable en 28 días
National Cancer Prevention Month
- One-third of all cancers are caused by tobacco use.
See: Health Effects: Cancer
February 1—National Wear Red Day
February 3–9—National Burn Awareness Week
- National Burn Awareness Week (Sample News Release)
February 14—Valentine's Day
February 17–23—Through With Chew Week
- Through with Chew (Sample News Release)
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