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Tobacco quitlines

Deliver phone-based counseling to tobacco users who want to quit, usually with follow-up calls proactively scheduled after initial contact

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Tobacco retailer licensing

Require retailers to purchase licenses to sell tobacco products; retailers must follow all tobacco control laws to keep licenses

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Tobacco retailer location restrictions

Set the number, type, proximity, and density of tobacco retailers, especially near homes and schools, via state or local zoning, licensing restrictions, or other regulations

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Tobacco taxes

Increase tobacco price per unit through taxes at the federal, state, or local level

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Tobacco Use Measurement Strategies

The prevalence of tobacco use is commonly measured with survey data on current cigarette smoking behavior. Though many surveys collect tobacco-related data, a major...

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