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Tobacco Prevention and Control

Tobacco use is the No. 1 preventable cause of death and disease in NC and the US.

The Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch helps people who want to quit using commercial tobacco. We also work to reduce the toll of commercial tobacco on NC communities.

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Want to Quit? Start Today for Free with QuitlineNC

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E-Cigarettes: What You Should Know

Current Topics

  • Smoking and COVID-19 (PDF)
  • Fumar y COVID-19 (PDF)
  • Smoke Free and Tobacco Free Local Government Policies Maps
  • NC Tobacco Control State Policies and Budget (PDF)

Information for NC Priority Populations

  • African Americans
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  • Youth

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  • Materials for People Who Use Tobacco Products
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NC Tobacco Laws

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Local Government Smoke-Free Implementation Toolkit

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