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Causes: Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Smoking Addiction
Mission: To reduce the number of deaths in the u. S. From tobacco use and abuse.
Programs: Promotion of programs to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
creation and maintenance of the students working against tobacco programs (swat). A youth advocacy and youth empowerment program focused on the marketing tactics of the tobacco industry. The program is driven by youth under the guidance of adults. In 2017 there were 42 active clubs with about 600 youth participants. The clubs have been working to get local tobacco control ordinances and resolutions passed.
education programs directed to children to improve awareness of tobacco use with the goal of preventing the initiation of use. Presented programs to approximately 6,000 children during 2017.
promotion of programs to treat nicotine addiction. Research projects pertaining to smoking, treatment and addiction