Smoke-free campus

Smoke-free UNIlibre program

Sustainability at the University of Celaya

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Sustainable Development Goals Impacted

Introduction

The Universidad de Celaya is an institution that contributes responsibly to society, it is aware of the leadership that as a training institution has with its students, teachers, businessmen, strategic partners and the community in general. Therefore, derived from the proposal of the Alumni Society, since May 31, 2019, all facilities were declared as smoke-free spaces.

The objective of this initiative implemented was to raise awareness among the university community about the benefits of limiting smoking behavior and to declare the University of Celaya as a 100% smoke-free space.

Benefits generated:

Direct impact on the health of smokers and non-smokers (passive smokers).
Increase in habits related to healthy behaviors such as doing sports and improving nutrition.
Increased organizational productivity.
Improves smokers' economy.
In the short term, reduction of smoking.
Raising awareness among some smokers about the importance of seeking help to control their smoking.
Long-term reduction of health risks related to coronary heart disease, lung disease and/or cancer.