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Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Youths (1994)

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Suggested Citation:"(GRAPHIC AND CONTENTS FOR CHAPTER 7)." Institute of Medicine. 1994. Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Youths. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4757.
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Suggested Citation:"(GRAPHIC AND CONTENTS FOR CHAPTER 7)." Institute of Medicine. 1994. Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Youths. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4757.
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7 YOUTH ACCESS TO
TOBACCO PRODUCTS

CONTENTS

Background of Youth Access Measures

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A Brief History of the Emergence of Youth Access Measures

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Lack of Enforcement

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Recent Initiatives

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Local Initiatives

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The Role of DHHS and the Model Law

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The Synar Amendment and Regulations

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The Benefits of Reducing Access

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Designing a Youth Access Policy

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Intergovernmental Roles

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Essential Components of a Reduced Access Plan

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Implement a Retailer Licensing System

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Ban Tobacco Vending Machines

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Restrict Methods of Sale

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Ban Free Distribution

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Foster Community Action to Monitor and Encourage Compliance

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Actively Enforce Youth Access Legislation

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Additional Considerations to Guide Youth Access Legislation

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Suggestions for Additional Policy Initiatives and Research

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Further Initiatives

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Tobacco-Free Zones Near Schools

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Bans on Pharmacy Sales

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Restrict Mail-Order Distribution

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Additional Research Needed

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References

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Suggested Citation:"(GRAPHIC AND CONTENTS FOR CHAPTER 7)." Institute of Medicine. 1994. Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Youths. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4757.
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Suggested Citation:"(GRAPHIC AND CONTENTS FOR CHAPTER 7)." Institute of Medicine. 1994. Growing Up Tobacco Free: Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and Youths. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/4757.
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Tobacco use kills more people than any other addiction and we know that addiction starts in childhood and youth.

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