Tobacco Free Allegheny’s mission is to change the community norms surrounding tobacco, making it uncommon to see, use or be negatively affected by tobacco or tobacco smoke pollution (secondhand and third hand smoke).

As part of Pennsylvania’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, our work is based on the Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goals identified are designed to guide programs in their effort to significantly decrease tobacco related morbidity, mortality and economic costs.

Goals:

• Prevent initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults

• Promote quitting among youth and adults

• Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke

• Identify and eliminate tobacco related health disparities