National Tobacco Control Program
CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) created the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) in 1999 to encourage coordinated, national efforts to reduce tobacco-related diseases and deaths. The program provides funding and technical support to state and territorial health departments. NTCP funds
- All 50 states
- The District of Columbia
- Eight U.S. territories/jurisdictions
- Eight national networks
- Twelve tribal support organizations
NTCP-funded programs are working to achieve the objectives outlined in OSH’s Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs.
NTCP Goals
- Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke
- Promote quitting among adults and youth
- Prevent initiation among youth and young adults
- Identify and eliminate tobacco-related disparities
NTCP Strategies
- Population-based community interventions
- Counter-marketing
- Program policy/regulation
- Surveillance and evaluation
Tobacco Control Map
- Page last reviewed: February 6, 2018
- Page last updated: February 6, 2018
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