The West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention (DTP) is the lead state agency for comprehensive to
bacco prevention, cessation, and control. DTP saves lives and money by preventing and reducing tobacco use in West Virginia - the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
The goals for DTP include:
- Prevent initiation of commercial tobacco product use (including emerging products and e-cigarettes) among youth and young adults.
- Promote quitting among adults and youth.
- Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Advance health equity by identifying and eliminating commercial tobacco-related product inequities and disparities.
All strategies are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs.
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NEW RELEASE (November, 2024): United States Surgeon General's Report: Eliminating Tobacco-Related Disease and Death
The following products are available at SurgeonGeneral.gov and CDC.gov/
- Full Report
- Executive Summary
- News Release
- Consumer Guide
- Key Findings Fact Sheet
- Tobacco-Related Health Disparities Fact Sheet
- Partner PowerPoint
- Video
2024-sgr-tobacco-related-health-disparities-exec-summary.pdf
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