The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased ...
The ASTHO State Health Policy team provides brief updates on 5 of the ten state health policy issues to watch in 2022: mental and behavioral health, rural health, e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products, HIV and PFAS.
Learn about state regulation of hemp, following federal deregulation and public health challenges including adverse effects of hemp products. ... also pursued rulemaking as a way to address intoxicating hemp-derived products. Following the ...