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Since 1996, the Coalition has been spearheading efforts to reduce the harms of tobacco in Hawai‘i. We’ve made significant strides in reducing tobacco use over the last 20 years, with one of the lowest smoking rates in the nation. Hawai‘i was one of the first states to pass a comprehensive smoke-free air law in 2006, protecting people from secondhand smoke in restaurants, bars, and workplaces. In 2016, Hawai‘i became the first US state to raise the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Despite this progress, our community continues to see disparities in tobacco use and we are in the midst of a youth vaping epidemic. We continue to advocate for comprehensive regulations on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to advance health equity and truly eliminate the burden of tobacco in our community.

Initiatives

HIPHI Staff Holding The 2020 Public Health Agenda At The Hawai‘i State Capitol For Opening Day.

Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Policy Workgroup

A statewide coalition of more than 150 organizations and advocates working together to eliminate the negative health effects and economic impact that tobacco products have on communities across the islands/

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Youth Council

Peer-to-peer education and advocacy – Led by Youth for Youth.

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808 No Vape

A youth education campaign to prevent and reduce the number of teens vaping in Hawai‘i.

Visit 808novape.org
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Flavors Hook Kids

Advocating for comprehensive regulations on e-cigarettes to end the youth vaping epidemic.

Visit flavorshookkidshi.org
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Smoke-Free Housing

Everyone deserves a right to clean air, especially in their homes. Learn about efforts to create healthy, smoke-free housing in Hawai‘i.

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Tobacco-Free Kaua‘i (TFK)

Collaborating with organizations and individuals in Kaua‘i County to ensure the health and wellbeing of residents through education, advocacy and awareness. TFK is a passionate group focused on reducing tobacco use, protecting keiki from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and protecting our ‘aina from tobacco waste.

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Maui, Molokai, and Lana‘i Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i

Working in the community to make our county a healthier place to live and visit through tobacco-free environments.

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Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Island

A community-based alliance made up of partners from local government, health, academia, community-based organizations and residents from across Hawai‘i Island. TFHI is dedicated to collaborating with our partners to decrease tobacco use and the negative impact smoking and vaping have on Hawaiʻi Island communities. Our mission is to provide resources that inspire our diverse communities to reduce tobacco use and exposure.

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Need help quitting?

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE confidential and convenient telephone and online (web, text, and e-mail) services to help individuals quit tobacco and vaping.

My Life My Quit is a free, confidential quitline for teens who want to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 to enroll.

Find programs to help you quit smoking or vaping in your community.

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