Tobacco

Secondhand Smoke Protections Ordinance
- Media Advisory: Smoke Free Housing the Topic of Presentations on March 20
- California bans smoking in all vehicles when a minor is present (900k PDF, 1p. factsheet)

Information on Tobacco License Suspensions

- Press Release: Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors Continue, Retailers' Licenses Suspended

- List of Tobacco License Suspensions (PDF)

New Podcast Heralds Progress Made in Tobacco Prevention

Take the Pledge

New Surgeon General's Report on Secondhand Smoke: Even A Little is Too Much (US Dept of Health)

California Smokers Helpline:
1-800-NO-BUTTS

Report smoking in Contra Costa workplaces including bars:
925-313-6214

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing more than 440,000 deaths each year and resulting in an annual cost of more than $75 billion in direct medical costs.

Nationally, smoking results in more than 5.6 million years of potential life lost each year. Approximately 80% of adult smokers started smoking before the age of 18. Every day, nearly 4,000 young people under the age of 18 try their first cigarette.

Learn more about the health impacts of tobacco use by exploring the options on the left.

Content provided by the Tobacco Prevention Project of Contra Costa Health Services.