Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a non-profit organization founded by Bill Novelli and Matthew Myers in 1996, with the primary goal of reducing tobacco use among youth and promoting a healthier environment. The organization works closely with American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Lung Association to achieve its objectives. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization also collaborate with the organization to provide evidence-based research and guidance. National Institutes of Health and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration support the organization's efforts to reduce tobacco use.

Introduction

The organization's efforts are focused on reducing the tobacco epidemic and promoting public health initiatives, working with United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, and National Cancer Institute. American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association also support the organization's mission to protect children and adolescents from the harmful effects of tobacco. The organization's work is guided by Surgeon General of the United States, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. World Bank and United Nations also recognize the importance of reducing tobacco use and support the organization's efforts.

History

The organization was founded in 1996 by Bill Novelli and Matthew Myers, with the support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and American Legacy Foundation. The organization's early work focused on supporting Master Settlement Agreement and working with state attorneys general to reduce tobacco marketing to youth. The organization also worked closely with Federal Trade Commission and National Association of Attorneys General to enforce tobacco regulations. American Public Health Association and National Association of County Health Officials also supported the organization's efforts to reduce tobacco use.

Mission_and_Objectives

The organization's mission is to reduce tobacco use among youth and promote a healthier environment, working with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and American Heart Association Advocacy. The organization's objectives include reducing tobacco marketing to youth, increasing tobacco taxes, and promoting smoke-free laws, supported by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund and Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund. The organization also works with National Conference of State Legislatures and National Governors Association to promote tobacco control policies. World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and United States Department of State also support the organization's efforts to reduce tobacco use.

Programs_and_Initiatives

The organization's programs and initiatives include supporting truth anti-tobacco campaign, working with American Legacy Foundation and National Association of Broadcasters. The organization also promotes smoke-free laws and supports Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights and Smokefree Air Law. The organization's initiatives also include reducing tobacco use among low-income communities, working with National Association of Community Health Centers and United Way. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities also support the organization's efforts to reduce tobacco use.

Advocacy_and_Policy

The organization's advocacy and policy work focuses on promoting tobacco control policies, working with United States Congress and White House. The organization supports increasing tobacco taxes, reducing tobacco marketing to youth, and promoting smoke-free laws, guided by Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. The organization also works with National Association of State Legislatures and National Conference of State Legislatures to promote tobacco control policies. World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization also recognize the importance of reducing tobacco use and support the organization's efforts.

International_Efforts

The organization's international efforts focus on reducing tobacco use globally, working with World Health Organization and United Nations. The organization supports the implementation of World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and works with European Commission and European Parliament to promote tobacco control policies. The organization also collaborates with Australian National Preventive Health Agency and Canadian Cancer Society to reduce tobacco use. International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases also support the organization's efforts to reduce tobacco use. World Bank and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also recognize the importance of reducing tobacco use and support the organization's international efforts. Category:Tobacco control