Tobacco Use Prevention Program
TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL
TOBACCO PREVENTION
AND CONTROL
Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States, and every year 11,700 Georgia adults die due to tobacco related illnesses. The Tobacco Prevention and Control efforts at the health department use comprehensive strategies to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease and death. The Tobacco Prevention efforts are administered locally at the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Department. The program focuses on improving the health of Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County residents through policy and systems change under four main goals:
- Prevent Initiation of Tobacco Products Among Youth and Young Adults
- Eliminate Secondhand Smoke Exposure
- Promote Smoke-Free Businesses and Workplaces
- Promote Cessation from Tobacco Use
People must be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco products in GA
The legal age to purchase tobacco products in Georgia was increased from 18 to 21 as of July 22, 2020. It is unlawful for any person to sell or barter, directly or indirectly any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to any individual under the age of 21.
Learn more about Tobacco 21 Law in Georgia:
Tobacco prevention is a community affair
The Tobacco Prevention efforts are addressed through partnerships with community organizations.
We work with the Gwinnett United in Drug Education (GUIDE), Newton and Rockdale Drug Free Coalitions to address the smoking rates of youth and adults in those counties. Georgia Department of Public Health funds provide an avenue to work with local businesses and schools to promote smoke-free businesses and campuses.
Partner with us, request resources, or make a presentation request
If you or your community groups are interested in partnering with GNR to tackle tobacco issues, please contact Tiffany Tai, the Chronic Disease Program Coordinator, at Tiffany.Tai@gnrhealth.com. In addition, please contact Tiffany to request posters, brochures, signage, and other tobacco cessation resources, or to request a presentation at your school or workplace.
Helpful Links
Tobacco and Vaping Cessation
- Georgia Ready to Quit Line
- Live Vape Free
- Steps to Quit Smoking
- Quit for You, Quit for Two
- Baby and Me Tobacco Free
- National Texting Portal
- Smokefree Text Messaging Programs
- Georgia Tobacco
Information about Tobacco Use in Georgia