Forty-five states had an excise tax on smokeless tobacco products and many states taxed these products at a much lower rate than cigarettes. Although states are spending more money on tobacco prevention and control, smoking rates among young people remain high putting future generations at risk of premature death. The sooner we reduce smoking rates in this country, the more of these young people will be saved. The conference is designed to allow state and community decisionmakers and public health professionals to share information on the importance and benefits of committing resources to comprehensive state tobacco control programs. The conference will be downlinked at about 300 sites across the country including U.S. territories American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Registration is required for attendance.