Smoking and Tobacco Use

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STATE FACT SHEETS
National Tobacco Control Program fact sheets for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
STATE System
STATESystem
An interactive application that presents current and historical state-level data on tobacco use prevention and control.
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Office on Smoking and Health

Learn the mission, vision, goals, organization, and other information about this office.

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Quit Smoking

Links to the Tips® Campaign, benefits of quitting, and cessation materials for state tobacco control programs.

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Basic Information

Information on the dangers of tobacco use, including its health effects and details on secondhand smoke and smokeless products.

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Tobacco-Related Disparities

Patterns, prevention, and treatment of tobacco use among population groups in the United States.

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Data and Statistics

Data and other information from various sources, such as CDC surveillance systems, journal articles, and reports.

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State and Community Work

Information and resources related to tobacco control programs.

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Global Tobacco Control

Resources and the GTSSData, a data-driven site using four surveys conducted worldwide.

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Multimedia & Tools

Access selected printable and shareable media as well as free subscription services and the Publication Catalog.

Quick Links to Tools & Resources

When CDC references tobacco on this website, we are referring to commercial tobacco and not the sacred and traditional use of tobacco by some American Indian communities.

Page last reviewed: November 15, 2021
Content source: Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion