The Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control

Our Mission:

To improve the health and well-being of Maryland families by promoting healthy behaviors that reduce
the risk of injury and premature death, and prevent chronic illness.

We strive to accomplish this by:

• Educating the public on important health issues to influence positive behavior changes​
• Organizing and supporting activities that prevent disease and injury
• Advocating positive social and environmental changes through coalition building, mass media,
  and public and private partnerships.