Tobacco Prevention Resources for Providers

National Report

Smoking Cessation: A Report of the Surgeon General 2020 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 9.8 MB] summarizes the latest evidence on the health benefits of cessation.

Other Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  provides guidance, resources, and tools to support pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who care for youth in helping their patient quit successfully.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association website Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  provides a summary of state ranking and grading on tobacco prevention and control, how to take action, and spread the word.

Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs

CDC's Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs—2014 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  is an evidence-based guide to help states plan and establish effective tobacco control programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  provides a website that focuses on youth tobacco prevention that consists of educational materials, fact sheets, campaigns and multimedia tools.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and federal partners developed smoke free tool kits for public housing agency management and residents. HUD published “Change is in the Air” Action Guide Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov .

National Native Network

National Native Network Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  is a public health resource that serves to decrease commercial tobacco use and cancer health disparities among members of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes across North America.