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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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Voices in the Debate: Minority Action for Tobacco Policy Change

December 23, 2009 | Program Result Report

From 2001 to January 2009, three organizations worked to strengthen and expand their roles in advocating for tobacco prevention and control at the national, state and local levels within communities of color. Their efforts focused chiefly on training leaders, building capacity, networking with relevant organizations and engaging in advocacy and policy development. The three organizations were:

African-American Community Groups Strengthen Tobacco and Alcohol-Control Efforts

September 1, 2003 | Program Result Report

The National Association of African Americans for Positive Imagery worked to strengthen the capacity of African-American community organizations to address alcohol and tobacco control.

Say No to Drugs!

June 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

The National Black Women's Health Project organized and mobilized students at historically black colleges so the students would become active in prevention and intervention strategies on their campuses and in the surrounding communities.

National Achievement Society Honors 5,000 African-American Youths

July 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

Between 1997 and 1999, the National Urban League, New York, launched a national campaign to advance the academic and social development of African-American youth.

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