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About Us
VISION & MISSION
The Vision of the New York State Tobacco Control Program (NYS TCP) is to have all New Yorkers live in a tobacco free society. Our Mission is to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates and alleviate the social and economic burden caused by tobacco use in New York State.
GOALS
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Prevent initiation of tobacco use by youth and young adults.
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Reduce secondhand smoke exposure.
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Decrease the social acceptability of tobacco use.
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Promote cessation from tobacco use.
OBJECTIVES
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Reduce the impact of retail tobacco product marketing on youth.
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Encourage the passage local laws, regulations and voluntary policies through education that creates tobacco-free outdoor areas at public parks, play grounds, recreation areas, beaches, clubs, college campuses and outdoor areas of businesses, including hospitals and other medical facilities, other grounds, and in proximity to building entryways.
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Increase the percent of adult smokers and youth who live in households where there is a smoke-free housing policy.
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Reduce tobacco imagery in youth-rated movies.
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Reduce tobacco industry presence on social media.
OUR PARTNERS
Our partners support our initiatives with resources, opportunities, partnerships and more. We could not do our work without them!
