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S3E1: Clearing the Air: How CDC is Protecting Us From Tobacco

Although the United States has made great strides in reducing tobacco-related disparities, commercial tobacco use is still the leading cause of today’s biggest health challenges.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) has been leading tobacco prevention, cessation, and control. The office's director joins us to discuss the progress the team has made in decreasing tobacco use, as well as the challenges and work ahead.

While CDC has found that smoking and e-cigarette use are down, new nicotine products threaten progress. OSH works to protect…

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