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History of Tobacco Impacting African-American Communities

For decades, the tobacco industry has regularly used popular African-American culture as a way to boost sales.

Powerful Anti-Smoking Ad Campaigns Work

Can a graphic and emotional ad on TV really make a difference? The Florida Department of Health’s (FDOH) Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) campaign uses aggressive ads that show the human impact of smoking as part of a comprehensive program. FDOH and the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) select ads that have run in other states and countries that have demonstrated a positive effect on inspiring people to seek help in quitting smoking.

About Laura Corbin, Bureau Chief

Laura Corbin is bureau chief of Tobacco Free Florida (TFF), the Florida Department of Health’s tobacco education, cessation and prevention program. As bureau chief, Corbin reports to the state surgeon general, who is also Florida’s secretary of health. Corbin was officially named to the position in February 2019.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Tobacco & E-cigarettes

It may seem difficult to talk to your kids about tobacco, especially when there are so many other dangers out there. However, this isn’t a conversation that can wait because nine out of 10 smokers start by age 18. Every day in the U.S., more than 3,200 youth (18 or younger) try their first cigarette and an additional 2,100 youth and young adults become daily smokers.

Additional Benefits to Quitting Tobacco

Quitting smoking has many benefits! Not only are you improving your health, you’re also saving money, feeling better, and improving relationships with loved ones around you. Check out all the ways you could benefit from quitting smoking below:

Tips to Help You Quit Smoking

Looking for tips to help you quit smoking? Having a plan and getting support can make it easier to quit tobacco. Below you will find resources to support you and tips that are proven to increase your chances of quitting. Remember your body begins to heal itself immediately after you quit smoking. Smokers can and do quit smoking. In fact, today, there are more former smokers than current smokers in Florida.

A Clear Picture: Graphic Warnings on Tobacco Packaging

In 2009, the United States Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act with overwhelming bipartisan support,[1],[2] signed into law by President Barack Obama. This law, among many other policies, directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue and enforce new regulations...

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Investigation Updates

Last updated: 1:33 p.m. ET on 9/30/19 This page is dedicated to providing the public with real-time updates regarding the recent federal and state investigations into the rise in pulmonary illnesses possibly related to the use of electronic cigarettes, or “vaping”. 9/27/19 – Update...