Arizona Tobacco Free Futures
Goals
Promote and support social, economic and community change.
Inform the public, community leaders, supporters and decisionmakers on the policy, systems and environmental changes that can prevent and reduce menthol tobacco use.
Use research, surveillance, and evaluation to measure progress and public health action.
Welcome to the Arizona Tobacco Free Futures Coalition! We are a group of individuals and organizations committed to creating a healthier and tobacco-free future for Arizona.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to reduce the impact of tobacco use on Arizona communities through education, cessation and policy change. We believe that everyone deserves to lead a healthy life and have access to resources that support tobacco-free lifestyles.
What We Do:
Education and Awareness: We provide educational resources and conduct awareness campaigns to inform the public about the dangers of tobacco use and the benefits of living tobacco-free. Our goal is to empower people to make informed decisions about their health.
Community Engagement:
We engage with communities across Maricopa County to promote tobacco-free environments in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Through partnerships and outreach programs, we foster a culture of health and well-being.
Join Us:
Join us in our mission to create a tobacco-free future for Arizona! Whether you're an individual, organization, or business, there are many ways to get involved:
- Volunteer your time and skills to support our efforts.
- Become a member and participate in community work.
- Spread the word about the importance of tobacco prevention and cessation.
Together, we can build a healthier, smoke-free Arizona for generations to come.
For more information
Case Studies:
Cessation Resources:
References:
Flavored Tobacco
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Flavored E-Cigarettes Hook Kids. 2024. 0407.pdf (tobaccofreekids.org)
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Flavored Tobacco Products Attract Kids. 2024. 0383.pdf (tobaccofreekids.org)
- Truth Initiative. Flavored Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults. 2021. Flavored tobacco use among youth and young adults (truthinitiative.org)
Tobacco Use in Arizona
- Truth Initiative. Tobacco Use in Arizona 2021. Tobacco use in Arizona 2021 (truthinitiative.org)
- American Lung Association. Arizona Highlights. Arizona Highlights | State of Tobacco Control | American Lung Association
- Arizona Department of Health Services. Tobacco Free Arizona. ADHS - Tobacco Free Arizona - Home (azdhs.gov)
- Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids. The Toll of Tobacco in Arizona. 2024. The Toll of Tobacco in Arizona - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (tobaccofreekids.org)
Tobacco’s Toll on the Community
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