Preventing tobacco use has already had a dramatic effect on our country, yet smoking tobacco remains the single most preventable cause of death and disease. Policies that raise the minimum legal age for the sale of tobacco products to 21 can reduce the number of young people – even those younger than 21 – using these products, which greatly reduces their risk for addiction, disease, and premature death.
Our assessment of Tobacco 21 policies includes information about city-specific laws, along with the relevant county- and state-level laws that affect them. This cross-sectional dataset displays laws valid through January 15, 2017.
Thirteen out of 40 cities received a gold medal for their Tobacco 21 policies.
Out of the nation’s 40 largest cities
How did we award Tobacco 21 policy medals?
Must be at least 21 to purchase tobacco products in the city
Sign up to be the first to know about new reports or opportunities for technical assistance.