Tobacco Prevention
Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death in the US. Cigarette smoking has a causative relationship with many diseases including lung cancer, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and low birth weight.
Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (TEPP) is a grant-funded program that works with community partners to
- Prevent youth from starting to use tobacco
- Help people who use tobacco to quit
- Educate about the dangers of secondhand smoke
Additionally, we work with the state health department to promote retailer compliance with federal laws regarding tobacco placement, advertising, and sales to minors.
Current Programs and Projects
- Youth Access to Tobacco Fact Sheet
- Youth Access to Tobacco Presentation
- Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership Fact Sheet
For more information, call Public Health's main number, (719) 578-3199, and choose the option for All Other Departments, then choose the option for Community Health or e-mail Healthinfo@elpasoco.com
Other Resources
- Colorado QuitLine
- My Quit Path (New Colorado QuitLine program)
- Brochure: Facts About Secondhand Smoke
- American Cancer Society
- American Tobacco Information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Smoking
