The TSET Healthy Living Program locally consists of three staff members working within Garfield Co. to reduce tobacco use and obesity, the primary causes of Oklahoma’s top killers – cancer and cardiovascular disease.  Half of all cancers are caused by obesity and other lifestyle choices.

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Using a comprehensive approach, the team works with businesses, city governments, community organizations, and schools to create meaningful opportunities to encourage Oklahomans to eat better, move more, and be tobacco free.

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The TSET Healthy Living Program supports the prevention and reduction of tobacco use and obesity in an effort to lessen the burden of unhealthy behaviors before they take root. A strong emphasis on reducing these risk factors will save lives and money.

Examples of the TSET Healthy Living Program strategies include:

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• Working with cities and governments on tobacco ordinances as well as urban design and transportation strategies that encourage active living for people of all ages and abilities.

• Assisting with agreements between cities, schools, organizations, and community groups to open facilities to engage the public in physical activity.

• Engaging schools to enhance healthy nutritional options and physical activity opportunities.

• Providing guidance to local grocers and small food retailers on stocking affordable healthy options to make the healthy choice the easier choice.

• Reducing youth access to tobacco by educating tobacco retailers on Tobacco 21 and ensuring compliance.