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Description of Resource:

This is the 31st tobacco-related Surgeon General’s report issued since 1964. It describes the epidemic of tobacco use among youth ages 12 to 17 and young adults ages 18 to 25, including the epidemiology, causes, and health effects of tobacco use and interventions proven to prevent it.

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Developed By:

HHS/OSG, CDC/NCCDPHP

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Tobacco Use

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

TU-2, TU-3, TU-7, TU-11, TU-14

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Expert Opinion

Citation:

Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General [Internet]. Atlanta (GA): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health; 2012 [cited 2013 Jan 19]. Available from: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/preventing-youth-tobacco-use/full-report.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Government & Policymakers, Healthcare, Environmental & Policy, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Families & Households, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/preventing-tobacco-use-among-youth-and-young-adults
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2014-10-08 20:30:02.0