NEW DATA SHOWS YOUNG PEOPLE IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARE TARGETED BY UNHEALTHY MESSAGES IN RETAIL STORES March 5, 2014

Health Study: Stores tempt youths with booze, smokes and munchies - March 5, 2014

CVS Quits Selling Tobacco Product

TCP Achievement Highlights FY 2010-13

Tobacco Use Among Youth

E-Cigarettes Use Rising Among Youth

Tobacco Retailer Licensing Fact Sheet

Tobacco Retailer Licensing Infographic

Cigarettes Generate Big Revenue for Convenience Stores

Tobacco Retailer Licensing is Effective

Tobacco Marketing That Reaches Kids: POS Advertising and Promotions
           
Youth Volunteers Needed

Tobacco Legislative Updates

Jerry Brown Raises California Smoking Age to 21, Tightens Vaping Rules   (New)


Riverside County Tobacco Control Project is funded by California's Proposition 99. The initiative, which was passed in 1988, increased tax on cigarettes from .10 to .35. Since Prop 99's passage there has been a drop in the smoking prevalence in California from 26% to 14%.Along with tobacco prevention education, the Tobacco Control Project also provides staff support and technical assistance to the Coalition for Tobacco Free Communities of Riverside County. The coalition members represent various local community organizations throughout Riverside County. The Coalition has spearheaded numerous public policies and community activities.

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