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Virginia's Investment in Tobacco Prevention is Delivering Dramatic Results And Should Be Expanded
Washington, D.C. -A new survey of youth tobacco use in Virginia shows that the state has made great progress in keeping kids from smoking, underscoring once again that tobacco prevention is a smart investment for Virginia's physical and financial health. more info...
Va. youth smoking rates down: Advocates say more should be spent on prevention programs
A decline in smoking rates among Virginia middle and high school students shows that tobacco prevention programs work and should get more funding, some public health groups said yesterday. more info...
The mission of the Tobacco Use Control Project is to provide comprehensive tobacco use control, which empowers Virginia citizens to become full participants in healthy lifestyle choices.
The Tobacco Use Control Project (TUCP) is a program within the Virginia Department of Health. Funding for this project is provided through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health. The TUCP provides training, information, materials and other mechanisms to support the implementation of policies to help Virginians choose and maintain tobacco-free lifestyles. In its comprehensive approach to tobacco use control, the TUCP works closely with coalitions, health districts, and partnering organizations to reduce youth tobacco use, increase cessation support, increase clean indoor air and eliminate disparities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
TUCP has previously funded local coalitions throughout the state of Virginia.
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Map of TUCP funds local coalitions throughout the state of Virginia.
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