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Colmar. A pioneer in the establishment of smoke-free spaces, the city is aiming for the League Against Cancer label.

Colmar. A pioneer in the establishment of smoke-free spaces, the city is aiming for the League Against Cancer label.

On June 18, the City of Colmar will sign its "letter of commitment," a first step toward obtaining the "Ma Ville se Ligue" label, which recognizes the actions of municipalities in the fight against cancer. Colmar is a pioneer in establishing smoke-free spaces.
The city of Colmar has 75 smoke-free areas, according to the League Against Cancer. New national legislation will strengthen and add new locations. Photo by Elsa Rancel
The city of Colmar has 75 smoke-free areas, according to the League Against Cancer. New national legislation will strengthen and add new locations. Photo by Elsa Rancel

The first step toward obtaining the "My City Unites" label. On June 18, the City of Colmar will sign its letter of commitment with the League Against Cancer. Officially launched on May 31 at the national level, the designation aims to promote the action of municipalities against so-called "preventable" cancers. "40% of these are preventable and are linked to our consumption habits. Municipalities can act on these factors and have a real role to play," says Véronique Pelletier, director of the departmental committee of the League Against Cancer in Haut-Rhin. " Alsace is particularly affected by the problem of...

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