What We Do
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leading force in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world. We advocate for public policies proven to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. Learn more about our key initiatives.
U.S. Federal Issues
Congress and the Administration must provide strong leadership in the fight against tobacco use, which kills more than 400,000 Americans and costs the nation more than $96 billion in health care bills each year. More
U.S. State and Local Issues
Tobacco takes a huge toll in health, lives and dollars in every state. State and local governments can reduce tobacco use, save lives and save money by implementing proven solutions to the problem. More
- Smoke-Free Laws
- State Tobacco Taxes
- Prevention and Cessation Programs
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Special Report: A Broken Promise to Our Children – The 1998 State Tobacco Settlement 13 Years Later
International Issues
Without urgent action, tobacco will kill one billion people worldwide this century. We support governments and non-governmental organizations around the world in promoting and implementing public policies proven to reduce tobacco use. Visit our international website to find multilingual tools for tobacco control advocates working around the world. More
Tobacco Industry Watch: Exposing Big Tobacco’s Deadly Lies
We expose and counter the tobacco industry’s efforts to market to kids, deceive the public and defeat proven measures to reduce tobacco use. More
- Tobacco Ad Gallery
- U.S. Courts: Big Tobacco Guilty As Charged
- The “Light and Low” Deception
- Deadly in Pink: Targeting of Women and Girls
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International Industry Watch
Youth Initiatives
We empower a tobacco-free generation by fostering youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco. More
