The task force is supported by staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a variety of public and private partners. Task Force Recommendations Decrease Tobacco Use Initiation. Postponing or preventing tobacco use in children and adolescents will decrease the number of adult tobacco users. Increasing the unit price of tobacco products is strongly recommended as effective in reducing both initiation and the consumption of tobacco by adolescents. Increase Tobacco Use Cessation.
Tobacco use cessation reduces tobacco-related illnesses and deaths.
Increasing the unit price of tobacco products is strongly recommended as effective in increasing cessation. Tobacco use cessation telephone counseling is strongly recommended in both clinical and community settings. Healthcare provider reminder systems implemented alone, or in conjunction with provider education, are strongly recommended as effective in increasing cessation. Reduce Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Reducing ETS exposure will reduce secondhand smoke-related illnesses and deaths among nonsmokers.