Tobacco use is a major risk factor for developing chronic diseases

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News & Articles

	WHO: Smoking kills 5 million every year - Dec 9, 2009

	Even light smoking affects young adults' arteries - Oct 28, 2009

	Smokers seen twice as likely to develop active TB - Aug 24, 2009

	U.S. flunks on tobacco control report card - Jan 13, 2009

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 Americans each year. Tobacco use is a major risk factor for developing chronic diseases such as:

Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Diseases of the lungs

The Southern Nevada Health District Tobacco Control Program has four major goals:

Prevent youth initiation of smoking
Promote cessation among youth and adults
Eliminate secondhand smoke exposure
Eliminate health disparities among diverse populations

The health district tobacco control program works to raise awareness utilizing:

Counter-marketing strategies
Community initiatives
School and youth-based programs
Surveys
Support local coalitions and community groups that address tobacco issues

Learn more about our tobacco control programs by visiting the Tobacco webpage.