The Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) is a division of the Mississippi State Department of Health that is dedicated to reducing tobacco-related disease and death in Mississippi. Through evidence-based strategies and partnerships with community coalitions, healthcare providers, and other organizations, OTC implements comprehensive tobacco control programs that include education, prevention, and cessation initiatives.
OTC works towards its mission by funding and supporting Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions (MTFCs) that work at the grassroots level to promote tobacco-free lifestyles, educate communities, and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Additionally, OTC collaborates with healthcare associations and organizations to incorporate best practices for treating tobacco use into clinical practices and offers programs like the Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program to support pregnant women and their families in overcoming nicotine addiction.
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