Advocacy

AAFP Comments to CMS re: the Draft Decision Memo for Smoking & Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling -- A January 2005 letter from Dr. Fleming to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the AAFP's support of the proposed coverage policy (CAG-00241N) released by the CMS in December 2004.

AAFP Policy on "Tobacco Use, Prevention and Cessation" -- Policy created by the Commission on Public Health and approved by the Congress of Delegates in 2008.

AAFP Tells Congress: Give FDA Regulatory Authority Over Tobacco -- "AAFP News Now" article from April 2005 on AAFP's Call to Congress to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.

Advocacy Groups -- A list of private organizations dedicated to smoking prevention and cessation from the Professional Assisted Cessation Therapy (PACT) Web site (click on Links, then Advocacy Groups).

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 federal, state and global initiatives.

CDC's "Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs" -- A free online evidence-based guide to help states plan and establish effective programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use.

Federal Trade Commission Reports on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco -- Two reports detail the number of cigarettes sold or given away plus the amount spent on advertising and promotion of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The reports are a compilation of data from the parent companies of the five largest domestic manufacturers of each product.

International Directory of Anti-Tobacco Advocacy Activities -- An extensive list of links to campaigns dedicated to tobacco prevention and cessation.

Making Your Workplace Smokefree - A Decision Maker's Guide -- An online publication from the CDC about creating smoke-free workplaces.

PARTNERS Priority Letter -- Coalition letter outlining the Partners for Effective Tobacco Policy (PARTNERS) priority issues for the second session of the 109th Congress. Circulated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Smokefree Air 2010 Challenge -- Be a part of the American Lung Association Smokefree Air 2010 Challenge and help make your community and every community smokefree! The American Lung Association has issued a challenge to all communities and states: Be smokefree no later than 2010.

Smoke Free Policies: Establishing a Smoke-Free Ordinance to Reduce Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Indoor Worksites and Public Places -- An evidence-based action guide from the Partnership for Prevention walks through the steps to build support for and establish a community smoke-free ordinance.
(36-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Tobacco Cessation Blueprints -- Documents for those interested in promoting tobacco-use cessation. Guidance on how to take action through evidence-based objectives and strategies. Compiled by the Center for Tobacco Cessation.
(25-page PDF file; About PDFs)

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.