- Home
- Departments
- Departments M to Z
- Public Health
- Programs
- Tobacco Education
Tobacco Education
The Butte County Public Health Department is committed to providing you with the facts you need to make safe and informed choices. By sharing science-based information, BCPHD is working to increase awareness about tobacco and how it affects our bodies, minds and health.
Want to learn more about the Tobacco Program in Butte County?
Request a tobacco presentation, contact us.
Learn more about e-cigarette and vaping related lung injury and disease.
-
Flavored Tobacco
The tobacco industry is targeting a new generation of kids with flavored tobacco products and lower prices.
-
Health Equity
For years, the tobacco industry has targeted diverse populations.
-
Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking and vaping is one of the best things you can do for your health, and there are many resources available to help you on this journey.
-
Retail Resources
Have a look at some helpful tobacco education retail resources.
-
Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers.
-
Tobacco Coalition
The Nicotine Action Alliance of Butte County consists of a cross-section of community members and organizations dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of the people of Butte County from the harmful effects of tobacco, tobacco smoke and other nicotine products.
2018 Young Adult Tobacco Purchase Survey
Between April 25th and May 26th the Tobacco Education Program conducted a survey of tobacco retailers located in Chico is to assess illegal sales to young adults, and compliance with other local and state retail laws. The results presented in 2018 will be compared to a survey conducted in year three of the project to determine if/how the rate of illegal sales to young adults has changed over time.
View results and learn more about the Young Adult Tobacco Survey.