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COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Health Policy Update,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Public Health Law,

Federal Government Affairs,

California,

Massachusetts,

Utah,

Wyoming,

Andy Baker-White,

Joshua Berry,

New Jersey,

New York,

Rhode Island,

Florida,

Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Race and Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased likelihood of death among hospitalized patients, and that e-cigarette use is associated with a greatly increased risk of COVID-19 diagnosis in youth and young adults.

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

ACEs,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Alaska,

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Arkansas,

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Connecticut,

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Tennessee,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

Youth Mental Health,

LGBTQ+,

Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention,

Upstream Policies for Preventing ACEs

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and policymakers who are considering adopting similar policies.

ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Mental Health

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Health Policy Update,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Rural Health,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

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Arizona,

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Colorado,

Delaware,

Florida,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

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Minnesota,

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Ohio,

Oregon,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Virginia,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

West Virginia,

Maggie Davis,

LGBTQ+

Continuing ASTHO’s Legislative Prospectus series—which highlights the top 10 public health policy issues for 2022—this post focuses on mental and behavioral health, as well as supporting the public health workforce.