American Lung Association Applauds Oneida Nation for Going Tobacco Free

The American Lung Association is praising Oneida Nation, as well as Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indians for making their casinos smoke-free as they reopen. In a news release, they say “This policy will protect the health of workers and customers from dangerous secondhand smoke and e-cigarette emissions, and we call for the permanent adoption of this policy.” It has been proven that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer and heart disease and worsens existing health conditions including asthma and COPD. That’s why many facilities have been forced to change their policies to being smoke-free. The American Lung Association also said, “We strongly urge other casinos in Wisconsin to follow the lead of these tribes.”