South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Model Policy
• Partners
• Pregnancy and Smoking
• S.C. Tobacco Quitline
• Smoke-Free
• Staff Listing
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• Links
• Youth Access to Tobacco Prevention Act of 2006
• Youth Tobacco Survey

New & Noteworthy The FDA’s Warning on E-Cigarettes The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) joined other health experts to warn consumers about potential health risks associated with electronic cigarettes.

DHEC’s Division of Tobacco Prevention & Control works with local coalitions and other partners to:

• Promote policies that protect South Carolinians from secondhand smoke exposure
• Help South Carolinians quit using tobacco
• Prevent youth from starting tobacco use
• Address health disparities

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in South Carolina. Currently, 20 percent of S.C. adults smoke cigarettes, and 18.7 percent of the state’s high school students report having smoked within the past 30 days.

The key word is “preventable.” The Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control and its partners are working hard to make South Carolina a healthier place to live and work and raise a family.

Whether you’re interested in making your home, workplace, family, favorite restaurant or yourself smoke-free, you’ll find answers to your questions here and on our partners’ Web sites. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call.

For additional information contact:
Kymburle Gripper 803.545.4460