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About the Coalition
The Coalition is comprised of more than 2,500 organizations and advocates working together to eliminate the negative health effects and economic impact that tobacco products have on communities across the islands.
We’ve been around for more than two decades working to protect and improve the health of all residents and those who visit the islands. Most notably, we spearheaded the campaign to make all workplaces, restaurants and bars smoke-free in 2006, and the more recent 2013-2015 campaign that made Hawai‘i the first state in the nation to raise its age of sale to 21 on all tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.
We continue to collaborate with businesses, community organizations, public health partners and elected officials to advance health in Hawai‘i.
Key Accomplishments
Working together, we can end the tobacco epidemic!
Everyone has been touched by tobacco use. We’ve all lost loved ones or know someone who is suffering with a tobacco-related illness. And each and every one of us can do something about it!
Whether your motivation is to honor those we’ve lost or those currently fighting for their lives, or to ensure that future generations get a fair shot at a healthy life, there is a home for you in this movement.
Consider getting involved in your island tobacco coalition, becoming an advocate or making a financial contribution to fight back against the tobacco companies who are still pouring millions of dollars into our state to addict the next generation.
Join our Youth Council
Are you are a high school or college student interested in a healthier Hawai‘i? Interested in becoming a leader in tobacco prevention? Looking for volunteer hours, an internship, or ideas for school projects? The Youth Council could be right for you!
The Toll of Tobacco in Hawai‘i.
Tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable death and disability in Hawai’i and the nation and causes cancer, asthma and heart disease. In addition to the human toll, tobacco use is a huge weight on our economy costing Hawai’i half a billion dollars annually in health care costs and lost productivity.
1,400
LIVES LOST TO TOBACCO USE EACH YEAR IN HAWAI’I
10 %
OF HIGH SCHOOL
KIDS IN HAWAI’I
SMOKE CIGARETTES
18 %
OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HAWAI’I USE E-CIGARETTES
526 M
TOBACCO-RELATED HEALTHCARE COSTS TO HAWAI’I TAXPAYERS EACH YEAR