State of Tobacco Control 2025
Proven Policies to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use
How does your state compare?
The 23rd annual American Lung Association "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates states and the federal government on the proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies necessary to save lives. The report serves as a blueprint for what state and federal leaders need to do to eliminate the death and disease caused by tobacco use. In the report, the Lung Association assigns letter grades, A through F, to the state and federal policies best proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use.
This year's report highlights tobacco industry agression at the state and federal level to protect its profits at the expense of the public's health. These include tobacco industry efforts to stop former President Biden from ending the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars as well as industry efforts at the state level to stop proven-effective policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. The report also shows states' progress or lack thereof on implementing policies to reduce tobacco use and help people end their addiction to tobacco.
By the Numbers
See lists of the impacts from tobacco use and secondhand smoke, from 10 of the worst diseases smoking causes to the most appalling facts about tobacco, including e-cigarette and tobacco company misdeeds.
Tobacco Facts
Get quick stats and key facts about tobacco use and tobacco prevention policies.
Tobacco Control Milestones
View some of our victories and milestones in the American Lung Association's efforts to end tobacco use.
Tobacco Policy Reports and Resources
Take a look at the American Lung Association's reports and websites on various tobacco control policy topics.
12-Point Plan to End Tobacco Use
View the American Lung Association’s 12-Point Advocacy Plan to eliminate tobacco use, including vaping.
Lung Association E-Cigarette Resources
View American Lung Association information and resources to help reduce youth vaping.