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Jurisdictions Moving Many ASTHO Essential Tobacco Control Policies Forward

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Over the past several years, states and jurisdictions have continued to implement important policies to reduce tobacco and nicotine use, including increasing tobacco prices, expanding areas deemed “smoke-free,” limiting the sale of ...

From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol

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Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.

Leveraging Public Health Assets in Medicaid Managed Care

This three-part report maps the public health capacities, assets, and resources onto the obligations and direction of Medicaid agencies and their managed care health plans.

States Serving Up Healthy Eating Policies

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States have identified different strategies to implement healthy eating approaches and reduce obesity at the school and community levels, as well as through food labeling at grocery stores and food markets.