MPHA was proud to join endorse “Decriminalizing Commercial Tobacco: Addressing Systemic Racism in the Enforcement of Commercial Tobacco Control” statement of principles on Sept. 30, 2020.

This joint statement was developed by a consortium of over 40 public health organizations to help local and state health departments, decision makers, advocates, and other stakeholders advance equitable enforcement practices related to the purchase, possession, sale, and distribution of all commercial tobacco products.

Please see the most recent update as of 11/10/20 in the attached .pdf:

Tobacco Control Enforcement for Racial Equity_FINAL_20201011.pdf

Additional organizational support continues to be accepted, and the endorsers list will be updated on a bi-monthly basis going forward.  Please contact Ginny Chadwick, Program Coordinator, Missouri Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative, University of Missouri School of Medicine at chadwickv@missouri.edu.