Tobacco use prevention

Tobacco use prevention involves strategies to reduce the number of people using tobacco products, especially among youth and vulnerable groups. This includes education about the health risks, policies like smoking bans and age restrictions, and promoting healthy alternatives. The goal is to prevent initiation of tobacco use and support existing users to quit, thereby decreasing tobacco-related diseases such as cancer, lung disease, and heart problems. Effective prevention programs combine community efforts, awareness campaigns, and regulation to create environments that discourage tobacco use and protect public health.