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 Hey Baby, Have We Really Come a Long Way? Young Women, Smoking and Other Risky Health Behaviors |
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On May 9, Legacy partnered with the Women's Policy Inc. for a forum on Capitol Hill. The event, called "Hey Baby, Have We Really Come a Long Way? Young Women, Smoking and Other Risky Health Behaviors" educated legislators and others on key research related to women's health and addiction. Speakers included:
Sara Austin, Features Director, SELF Magazine. Austin discussed how SELF one of the nation's largest women's health, fitness and beauty magazines addresses major national health issues that young women face today.
Sue Foster, MSW, Vice-President and Director of Policy Research and Analysis, Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA), Columbia University. Foster outlined the results of "Women under the Influence," CASA's recent report on binge drinking and drug abuse among college-age women.
Cheryl G. Healton, Dr. P.H., President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation. Dr. Healton spoke about smoking rates among younger women, the influences of media, and the glamorization of smoking.
Tracy Reese, Fashion Designer, Tracey Reese Designs. Reese discussed her efforts to de-glamorize smoking in the fashion industry.
 From left to right: Sara Austin, Features Director, SELF Magazine; Sue Foster, Vice-President and Director of Policy Research and Analysis, Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA), Columbia University; Cheryl G. Healton, Dr. P.H., President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation; Congresswoman Lois Capps; Tracy Reese, T.R. Designs; Julia Cartwright, Senior Vice President of Communications, American Legacy Foundation Photo credit: M. Keating |
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