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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July 29, 2008 | Program Result Report
Experts in state- and local-level health information met to discuss key issues surrounding the availability and use of local health information, the role public health departments play in collecting and disseminating local health information.
May 1, 1997 | Program Result Report
The University of Colorado, Denver, evaluated Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco (STAT), a nationwide volunteer effort to reduce underage smoking.
August 2, 2012 | Program Result Report
Tobacco Policy Change invested in tobacco policy advocacy in those states and communities with higher percentages of poor people, blue-collar workers, minorities, and others disproportionately impacted by tobacco use.
August 2, 2012 | Program Result Report
With funding from RWJF's Tobacco Policy Change and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Southwest Navajo Tobacco Education Prevention Project spearheaded an ambitious effort to curb the use of commercial tobacco among the 300,000-member Navajo Nation.
National Program
To improve understanding of school, community, state, and national policies and environmental factors affecting youth diet, physical activity, obesity, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
National Program
Program to provide leadership development through mentoring for individuals who are early in their careers yet have shown the potential to become future leaders in reducing the harm caused by substance abuse through public health approaches.
August 14, 2012 | Issue Brief
Some Encouraging Progress, Additional Improvements are Needed
August 13, 2012 | Report
National Secondary School Survey Results
July 1, 2012 | Report
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program shows that the nation’s public secondary schools are making some progress to offer students healthier foods and beverages, but most students can still buy sugary drinks and ...
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