Riverside County (Tobacco Control Project)

The Tobacco Control Project, Riverside University Health System-Public Health, strives to

reduce the availability of tobacco, reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke,

reduce teen exposure to tobacco influences and reduce tobacco-related health disparities.

Staff assist and educate community groups/organizations, community

leaders, and residents regarding the benefits of anti-tobacco policy enactment that

influences social norm change. The areas of focus include Tobacco Retailer Licensing,

smoke-free multi-unit Housing, and youth/adult engagement in various anti-tobacco

activities. The project seeks to serve the targeted populations, which include ethnic

minorities with high smoking prevalence rates, low SES groups, and youth/young

adults.