Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report

News from the Oregon Health Authority

The 2023-25 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report shows gains have been made in lowering tobacco use over more than a quarter century, through ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting public health.

The Oregon TPEP supports statewide commercial tobacco prevention and quit programs. Commercial tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). TPEP funds and collaborates with:

Local public health authorities (LPHAs)
Tribal partners
Community-based organizations
(CBOs), and
Regional health equity coalitions (RHECs)

Read the full news release from the Oregon Health Authority

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