More than 1600 college campuses in the US have 100% tobacco- or smoke-free campus policies.
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Vermont's Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative is a partnership of Vermont colleges, universities, community coalitions, and the Vermont Department of Health to support the health of our communities of higher learning.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, with 480,000 deaths a year. However, the 2012 US Surgeon General's report states that only 1% of smokers begin smoking after their 26th birthday, making college and university campuses a critical target for tobacco cessation and prevention efforts. Learn more about the health impact of tobacco use.
This initiative aims to help individuals and institutions: examine the benefits of tobacco-free or smoke-free campus policies; connect to resources and examples from across the country and within our state; and encourage campuses to join the movement in Vermont. We look forward to working with you.
Our
Tobacco Free College Campus Toolkit
includes step-by-step guidelines for implementing or expanding tobacco- or smoke-free policies including:
- Conversation starters
- Campus assessment tool
- Cessation resources
- Sample policies
Do you already have a tobacco- or smoke-free campus policy? Have you started working toward one?
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