Populations in rural areas typically do not enjoy the same protections from the tobacco and vaping industry as those in more populated areas. We are here to change that!
For a quick summary on how communities can prevent tobacco-related diseases in rural areas, read or download the file below: "Tobacco Use in Rural Areas."
California Health Collaborative Programs offer many tobacco control resources for rural areas. check out California RISE:
https://www.ca-rise.org/about-us/rural-regional-projects/
Check out this article about rural youth fighting for Tobacco-Free Communities:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/rural-youth-fight-tobacco/
Click the image to see an eye opening description of how tobacco use disproportionately impacts California's rural populations or visit: