Environmental Strategies for Prevention
A Guide To Helping the Prevention Professional Work Effectively in the Community

Module 1: An Introduction to Environmental Strategies - Page 19 of 21

Prevention Progress

Tobacco use is still responsible for millions of deaths each year and is the second leading cause of death in the world. ref But major strides have been made in reducing tobacco use. ref

1950 - 1965 1970 - 1985 1998 - Present
Norms Smoking is "cool."
Cigarettes are good.
No need to worry. 		Less tolerance for smoking. Smoking is dangerous to smokers. Smoking is considered dangerous to others as well as the smoker.
Smoking is the single greatest threat to the health of our nation.
Availability Cigarettes are everywhere.
Cigarettes are inexpensive. 		Cigarettes are not on display.
Cigarettes are not offered. 		Cigarettes are expensive.
Tobacco availability and use frequently restricted to limited areas.
Regulations Smokey the Bear. "No Smoking Areas."
Fines for smoking. 		No smoking areas, period.

Smoke-free restaurants, smoke-free cities.

With a little imagination, it is easy to picture dozens of ways these environmental strategies can help make every neighborhood a "Prevention U.S.A." community.

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