State and Community Resources
National Tobacco Control Program
CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) created the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) in 1999 to encourage coordinated, national efforts to reduce tobacco-related diseases and deaths. The program provides funding and technical support to state and territorial health departments. NTCP funds
- All 50 states
- The District of Columbia
- Eight U.S. territories/jurisdictions
- Seven national networks
- Seven tribal support centers
NTCP-funded programs are working to achieve the objectives outlined in OSH’s Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs.
The four goals of NTCP are to
- Eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
- Promote quitting among adults and youth
- Prevent initiation among youth
- Identify and eliminate disparities among population groups
The four components of NTCP are
- Population-based community interventions
- Counter-marketing
- Program policy/regulation
- Surveillance and evaluation
Best Practices, Program Development, and Related Links
- Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco
Control Programs, October 2007
Updated edition of an evidence-based guide to help states plan and establish effective tobacco control programs. - State Data
Highlights 2006
A data resource to help state tobacco control programs and partners. - Sustaining State Funding
for Tobacco Control
A resource for states to preserve tobacco control funding. - The Guide to Community Preventive Services
This guide addresses the effectiveness of community-based interventions. - State Legislature Links
Links to state-specific legislative information. - CDC
Guidance for Collaboration with the Private Sector
Guidance on accepting funds from the tobacco industry. - Case Studies
Case studies of eight states and their plans for tobacco control.
Cessation Program Guidelines and Resources
- Youth Tobacco Cessation:
A Guide for Making Informed Decisions
Practical guidelines on developing youth tobacco-use cessation programs. - Coverage For
Tobacco Use Cessation Treatments
A brochure that provides information on health insurance coverage for tobacco use treatments. - Cessation Resource Center
(login required)
A Web site that contains cessation-focused resources.
Contact Us:
- CDC/Office on Smoking and Health
4770 Buford Highway
MS K-50
Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3717 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov
