Tobacco Prevention and Control Program - Texas Public Health Region 6/5 South

Purpose

The purpose of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is to reduce the toll of tobacco on the health, safety, and well-being of Texans.

Goals

• To keep young Texans from ever starting tobacco use.
• Supporting enforcement of tobacco laws.
• Helping more Texans to quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
• Eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Reducing tobacco use among high-risk populations.
• Developing and maintaining statewide capacity to support all of the above

Activities

• Technical assistance and training to community organizations, schools, worksites, health professionals, and law enforcement agencies on tobacco use, prevention, and cessation.
• A clearinghouse of information on tobacco use prevention issues.
• Support Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalitions to prevent and reduce the harmful use of tobacco products in communities.

Free Information

• Brochures and literature on various tobacco topics including cessation, secondhand smoke, smokeless tobacco, cigars, youth, worksite policy development, and school resources.
• Quarterly Tobacco Information and Health Bulletin.
• Tobacco prevention ordinances and laws.
• Current research information and statistics. 

Promote Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative through the following vehicles:

• School programs
• Community Programs
• Coalitions
• Cessation
• Enforcement
• Youth Programs

Help to foster a community environment that promotes tobacco prevention and control:

• Identify and enlist community partners
• Participate in and support local coalitions
• Promote and support tobacco prevention and control policies, ordinances, and regulations
• Promote tobacco prevention specific initiatives and observations such as Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout, Kick Butts Day, and World No Tobacco Day
• Assess overall initiative for effectiveness through evaluation
• Set an example for the community

Toll-free number for those who wish to request tobacco information or to report illegal tobacco sales to youth:  1-800-345-8647 

Website

Department of State Health Services Tobacco Prevention and Control

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