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From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol

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Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.

2023 Legislative Session Update: Part One

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STIs,
HIV,
PFAS,
Guam,
Utah,

A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: tobacco, HIV, mental health, PFAS, and opioids.

How States Can Leverage JUUL Settlement Funds to Promote Public Health

Blog,
Iowa,

To address the youth tobacco epidemic, jurisdictions filed lawsuits against JUUL to end their marketing practices aimed at youth and to obtain compensation from the financial toll experienced by communities.

Island Areas Public Health Policies in 2024

Blog,
Guam,

This blog describes public health legislation introduced during the Island Areas’ 2024 legislative sessions. ... prevention, indigenous populations, opioid crisis, tobacco and vaping, mental health services, public health, food and ...

ASTHO Unveils Top 10 State Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2024

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On December 11, 2023, ASTHO announced the release of the 2024 Legislative Prospectus Series, which provides an overview of anticipated policies and potential evidence-based interventions for policymakers, public health professionals, and ...

Insular Areas Consider Variety of Public Health Related Legislation

Blog,
PFAS,
Guam,

Each year, ASTHO tracks and analyzes key legislation that impacts public health, and highlights the emerging trends for our members. While the bulk of the tracked legislation arises in state legislatures, ASTHO also follows legislation ...

Jurisdictions Using Policy to Address Unique Island Area Health Challenges

Blog,
Guam,

ASTHO has several members from the territories and Freely Associated States—jurisdictions with unique challenges, and do not fall under the category of a state or federal district. This post is a brief look at some of the public health ...

Levers for Preventing Chronic Disease That Intersect with Key MAHA Report Themes

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PFAS,

Learn about public health strategies for preventing chronic disease that intersect with themes in MAHA report including nutrition and physical activity. ... action. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene petitioned FDA ...