Tobacco use is a major risk factor for developing chronic diseases

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	Better-educated smokers more likely to quit after seeing ads - Apr 15

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	Smoking bans help people quit, research shows - Oct 25

	First puff can turn kids into smokers: study - Oct 1

	Taxes trigger big drop in U.S. smoking: report - Aug 10

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 Americans each year. Tobacco use is a major risk factor for developing chronic diseases such as:

Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Diseases of the lungs

The Southern Nevada Health District Tobacco Control Program has four major goals:

Prevent youth initiation of smoking
Promote cessation among youth and adults
Eliminate secondhand smoke exposure
Eliminate health disparities among diverse populations

The health district tobacco control program works to raise awareness utilizing:

Counter-marketing strategies
Community initiatives
School and youth-based programs
Surveys
Support local coalitions and community groups that address tobacco issues

Learn more about our tobacco control programs by visiting the Tobacco webpage.