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Advocacy
AAFP Policy on "Tobacco Use, Prevention and Cessation"
-- Policy created by the Commission on Health of the Public and Science and approved by the Congress of Delegates in 2009.
AAFP Tobacco-Use Prevention and Cessation Position Paper
-- Position paper created by the Commission on Health of the Public and Science and approved by the Congress of Delegates in 2009.
AAFP Urges FDA to Expedite Final Rule on Cigarette Warnings
-- The act requires, among other things, cigarette packages and advertisements to have larger and more visible graphic health warnings.
FDA to Require Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packages, Tobacco Ads
-- Smokers will be starkly confronted with the potential consequences of their habit every time they buy a pack of cigarettes under the terms of an FDA proposed rule.
Leading Health Groups Celebrate Final Effective Date of Tobacco Rule
-- National health groups joined today to urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to vigorously enforce the law’s major rule.
FDA Regulations Restrict Tobacco Sales, Marketing to Kids
-- The FDA issued broad new regulations restricting the sale and marketing of tobacco products to children and adolescents.
AAFP Offers Guidance on FDA Tobacco Regulation
-- An article in AAFP News Now about the AAFP response to the FDA's request for input on how the agency should implement its newfound authority to regulate tobacco.
AAFP signs joint letter to CMS with other advocacy organizations -- Letter to CMS drafted by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, which AAFP signed, that encourages CMS to allow states to use Medicaid funds to pay for the use of tobacco cessation quitlines.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Signs Letter Supporting the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act -- The AAFP signed a coalition letter, which was sent to all senators, in support of legislation to require age identification for Internet sale and delivery of tobacco products and to require payment of applicable sales taxes.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Action to Quit
-- Advances policies that ensure all Americans have access to comprehensive tobacco cessation treatments.
American Lung Association State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues
-- A comprehensive annual compendium of state tobacco control laws and taxes.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids E-Champions Action Center
-- Information on how to get involved and help stop the terrible toll of tobacco.
International Directory of Anti-Tobacco Advocacy Activities
-- An extensive list of links to campaigns dedicated to tobacco prevention and cessation.
Smokefree Air Challenge
-- Be a part of the American Lung Association Smokefree Air Challenge and help make your community and every community smokefree!
Tobacco Headlines
-- A compilation of the latest headlines on tobacco issues.
Toolkit for Implementing Smoke-Free Laws
-- A clearinghouse of activities, events and tools for states and communities in planning, implementing and supporting smoke-free laws.
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