Does Curbing Tobacco Use Lower Health Care Costs?
August 13, 2012 | Issue Brief
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and is responsible for $200 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity.
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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Fundamentals of Clean Indoor Air Policy
January 1, 2006 | Issue Brief
A look back at this pioneering collaborative effort of the Foundation, the American Medical Association (AMA) and statewide coalitions
Beverages Sold in Public Schools
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
States Slash Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Budgets
December 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. States collect billions of dollars in tobacco revenue from the 1998 tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes—with less than two cents of every dollar going to fight tobacco use.
Improving School Foods Through the Team Nutrition Program
November 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Researcher's found that the USDA's Team Nutrition program has strong potential to help improve children?s eating habits
Cigarette Taxes and Kids
April 1, 2001 | Issue Brief
A look back at this pioneering collaborative effort of the Foundation, the American Medical Association (AMA) and statewide coalitions
Substance Abuse Treatment Benefits and Costs
May 1, 2007 | Issue Brief
The approximately $18 billion spent annually on drug and alcohol treatments is funded primarily by public money, and studies to address the cost effectiveness of these treatments are burgeoning.
Tobacco Tax Challenge
July 1, 2003 | Issue Brief
A look back at this pioneering collaborative effort of the Foundation, the American Medical Association (AMA) and statewide coalitions