Tobacco

Ending tobacco addiction

About

ASTHO provides support and resources to the states for the development of policies that encourage healthy environments and prevent tobacco use by youths. We continually seek to serve as a resource to state health agencies, national and federal partners, and others on perspectives, capacities, challenges and opportunities to implement state-based tobacco prevention initiatives and provide national leadership in linking and aligning tobacco control with other chronic disease prevention issues.

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Resources

ASTHO submits comments to FDA

CDC & FDA Discuss New Tobacco Legislation with Health Officials (pdf)

Map of State and Territory Tobacco Control Strategic Plans

Tobacco Legislation Highlights (pdf)

Nationwide Tobacco Laws

Map of States that Have Enacted Smokefree Legislation (external site)

States and Municipalities with 100% Smokefree Laws (pdf)

State Accomplishments

ASTHO's President, Dr. Judy Monroe, urges ASTHO members to use their positions to encourage smoking cessation (pdf)

Nebraska Enacts Comprehensive Smokefree Legislation (pdf)

New York State Health Commissioner Urges Executives to Eliminate Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies (external site)

Wisconsin Increases Calls to Tobacco Quitline and Keeps Illegal Sales to Minors Low (pdf)

Publications and Other Resources

Ending the Tobacco Problem: A Blueprint for the Nation (pdf)

Institute of Medicine report that reviews current policies and suggests a new framework for tobacco control.

Joint Policy Action Steps for Tobacco Use Prevention and Control (pdf)

ASTHO, NACCHO, and NALBOH suggest these ten goals and numerous actions steps to help members reach the Healthy People 2010 tobacco use objectives.

Smoke-Free Policies: Establishing a Smoke-Free Ordinance to Reduce Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Indoor Worksites and Public Places—An Action Guide (pdf)

Partnership for Prevention developed this guide to help public health professionals maximize the beneficial impact of smoke-free laws.

Tobacco Legislation Highlights (pdf)

The historic Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act amends the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unprecedented authority, to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and sale of tobacco products.

Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update (pdf)

Effective anti-smoking interventions compiled by a consortium of public health professionals.