News & Resources
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\nSeptember 3, 2014
Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell on CVS ending tobacco sales
August 25, 2014
More than a quarter-million youth who had never smoked a cigarette used e-cigarettes in 2013
June 17, 2014
NIHSeniorHealth.gov offers info on quitting smoking for older adults
June 12, 2014
Latest CDC teen behavior survey finds less cigarette smoking, fewer fights, too much texting and driving
June 12, 2014
Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at lowest level in 22 years
April 24, 2014
FDA proposes to extend its tobacco authority to additional tobacco products, including e-cigarettes
April 3, 2014
New CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers
February 5, 2014
Statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on CVS tobacco announcement
February 4, 2014
FDA launches its first national public education campaign to prevent, reduce youth tobacco use
January 17, 2014
Surgeon General report says 5.6 million U.S. children will die prematurely unless current smoking rates drop
FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg's statement on the 50th Anniversary Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health
January 11, 2014
50th Anniversary of the Surgeon General\u2019s Report on Smoking and Health:
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- Secretary Sebelius\u2019 statement \n
- Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris D. Lushniak\u2019s statement \n
- CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden\u2019s statement
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December 11, 2013
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Tobacco, drug use in pregnancy can double risk of stillbirthDecember 10, 2013
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Stimulant-addicted patients can quit smoking without hindering treatmentNovember 21, 2013
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The Great American SmokeoutNovember 14, 2013
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Emerging tobacco products gaining popularity among youthOctober 22, 2013
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More than 40 percent of middle and high schoolers who smoke use flavored little cigars or flavored cigarettesOctober 18, 2013
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Statement from Tim McAfee, Director, CDC\u2019s Office on Smoking and Health on the passing of Nathan Moose, former Tips campaign ad participantSeptember 19, 2013
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FDA and NIH create first-of-kind Tobacco Centers of Regulatory ScienceSeptember 9, 2013
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More than 100,000 Americans quit smoking due to national media campaignSeptember 5, 2013
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E-cigarette use more than doubles among U.S. middle and high school students from 2011-2012July 23, 2013
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FDA invites public input on menthol in cigarettesMay 22, 2013
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Campaign encourages smokers to \u201cTalk With Your Doctor\u201d for help quittingMay 16, 2013
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Large majority of adults have smoke-free rules in homes, vehiclesApril 16, 2013
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Smoke-free subsidized housing would save $521 million a yearMarch 28, 2013
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Education campaign returns with powerful stories to help Americans quit smokingMarch 13, 2013
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Benefits of quitting smoking outpace risk of modest weight gainFebruary 28, 2013
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About one in five U.S. adult cigarette smokers have tried an electronic cigaretteFebruary 5, 2013
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Smoking among U.S. adults with mental illness 70 percent higher than for adults with no mental illnessJanuary 25, 2013
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FDA and NIH study: population assessment of tobacco and health
Tobacco control state highlights 2012 Released \n - \n 2012 \n \n
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November 20, 2012
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Secondhand smoke inside airports puts air travelers and employees at riskNovember 15, 2012
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HHS launches BeTobaccoFree.gov
The launch of BeTobaccoFree.govAugust 9, 2012
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Gradual drop in youth tobacco use continues, but significant problem areas remainMay 30, 2012
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Young people say \"Tobacco\u2014I\u2019m not buying it\"March 8, 2012
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Surgeon General releases new report on youth smoking \n
Features
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- Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first Surgeon General\u2019s Report on Smoking and Health \n
- Your New Year quit smoking plan \n
- Community changes address common health threat \n
- The dangers of hookah smoking \n
- The rewards of quitting smoking start today \n
- Celebrate moms who protect children's health \n
Resources
\nGet our widget that provides a navigation interface to all HHS tobacco-related information at BeTobaccoFree.gov.
\nResources for Health Care Providers
\nPrenatal Smoking Cessation
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- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
2008 PHS guidelines and resources to help patients quit. Includes some patient materials. \n - The Brief Tobacco Intervention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Two-page pocket scripting card for clinicians. Free to download and print. \n - Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy and Beyond: A Virtual Clinic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others.
Virtual training module for providers.
Free, CDC-approved and CME credits available. Developed by CDC, Dartmouth Medical School and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. \n - New Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
June 2011 State Medicaid Director letter summarizes Medicaid coverage for pregnant women as well as using Medicaid administrative funding to support quit lines. \n - Show Your Love Campaign
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Materials to help women achieve a healthier lifestyle. Checklists and informational materials for women available in English and Spanish. \n - You Can Quit Smoking
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
Two-page, downloadable handout for pregnant women to support attempts to quit smoking. Available in English and Spanish. \n
For Current Smokers
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- women.smokefree.gov
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Information, resources, tools, and positive messages for women about the benefits of quitting before and during pregnancy, as well as during motherhood. \n - SmokefreeMOM text messaging
National Cancer Institute, NIH
New text message initiative to provide tips, advice, and encouragement to help reduce smoking among pregnant women. \n - Teen.smokefree.gov
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Information, tools, and positive messages for teens about the harmful effects of smoking and the benefits of quitting. \n - SmokefreeTXT
National Cancer Institute, NIH
SmokefreeTXT is a mobile text messaging service designed for adults and young adults across the United States who are trying to quit smoking. \n
Widgets and Badges for Clinic Websites
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