Preventing Smoking

Preventing people from starting to smoke means tackling the issue on many levels. Educating the public, enforcing laws that prevent youth smoking, tracking smoking trends in underserved populations, and creating a positive, smoke-free environment are all part of an overall solution.

Because most people start smoking when they are still under 18, preventing youth from starting to smoke is a key part of reducing the harm cause by tobacco use.

Learn more about preventing youth from starting to smoke.

Other special populations in Massachusetts also have high smoking rates. Helping these groups is an important way to reduce the suffering and death caused by tobacco use.

Learn more about preventing tobacco use in special populations.