Nearly all tobacco use begins during youth
and young adulthood. We know what works to prevent tobacco use among young people.
Learn about the adverse health effects of smoking and tobacco.
Learn about the National Prevention Strategy
Learn about a Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation
Learn about the Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
March 8, 2012 – Surgeon General releases new report on youth smoking
February 17, 2012 – Surgeon General Announces Winners of Healthy App Challenge
December 13, 2011 – Facebook provides first-of-a-kind service to help prevent suicides
Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s Personal Journey to Health
Nearly all tobacco use begins during youth and young adulthood. Every day, more than 1,200 Americans die from smoking. Each of these people is replaced by two new smokers under the age of 26. Watch the video.