be tobacco free

The Bureau of Tobacco Education and Prevention (BTEP) has the goal of preventing tobacco use among Arizonans, especially children. Anyone who wishes to quit using tobacco should have access to affordable, state-of-the-art cessation services. All Arizonans should also be protected from secondhand smoke.  BTEP funds several programs and projects throughout the state to encourage Arizona families to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Did You Know?

• Arizona is ranked #1 in the country for having the highest percentage (82.9%) of people stating that smoking is not permitted in their homes. (MMWR, 2006)
  
  
• According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Arizona is also ranked #1 in the country for having the lowest percentage of women who smoke during pregnancy.
  
  

The next National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) will be held in Phoenix, June 10-12, 2009! Learn more through the video below and mark your calendar today!

ADHS BTEP's Statewide Strategic Planning process is complete
Download the Strategic Plan document [PDF 255K]

Sponsorship News
ADHS BTEP has suspended sponsorship of events. ADHS BTEP is not accepting sponsorship applications at this time. More details... [PDF 23K]

Watch the new tobacco education video by the AZ Fire Department "See Through The Smoke"

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