Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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April 11, 2013 | News Release
RWJF and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids join forces with partners from American Cancer Society and American Heart Association to launch new initiative to reduce tobacco use.
March 1, 2011 | Story/News Release
Chaloupka has been a partner to RWJF on many issues. Focusing first on substance abuse and tobacco issues and then more recently on preventing childhood obesity.
December 8, 2004 | News Release
New national survey shows ignorance about lowered tar & nicotine claim.
September 11, 2007 | News Release
The Pennsylvania House on July 16 voted 141 to 62 to approve comprehensive smoke-free legislation that covers restaurants, bars and casinos, and repeals pre-emptive language that prohibits most local governments from enacting smoke-free laws
April 22, 2013 | News Release
In series of articles in the journal Tobacco Control, scholars, scientists and policy experts explore strategies for dramatically reducing tobacco use in the United States.
July 2, 2012 | News Release
The study examined the availability of competitive beverages in U.S. public elementary schools for five academic years, from 2006–07 to 2010–11. Competitive beverages are those sold by schools outside of meal programs through vending machines, à la ...
February 18, 2009 | News Release
Congress urged to grant FDA authority over tobacco products.
February 9, 2009 | News Release
Strong majority of voters want the right to breathe clean air inside all workplaces, including restaurants, bars and casinos.
November 30, 2011 | News Release
Less than two cents of every tobacco dollar spent to fight tobacco use.
May 15, 2009 | News Release/Video
Six states have increased taxes in 2009; North Carolina, Wisconsin Approve Statewide Smoke-Free Laws.