To reduce the health effects of smoking in the Nation, implementation of effective tobacco control strategies will be essential. U.S. historical experience shows that both programs and public policies are necessary and mutually supportive in preventing tobacco use among youth, promoting smoking cessation, protecting nonsmokers from environmental tobacco smoke, and eliminating disparities. Reductions in smoking prevalence in the United States have resulted from a combination of factors. The current status of adoption of effective interventions by federal and state government agencies as well as nongovernmental organizations will be described. The presenter will identify areas where additional outreach, technical assistance, and educational efforts are planned and/or needed. Barriers and challenges to implementation will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: See www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Keywords: Tobacco Control, Prevention
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: CDC employee