Tobacco Prevention & Education

The toll of tobacco in one year for Linn County 2024: 13,900 adults who regularly smoke, 1,680 people with a serious illness

Health begins where we live, learn, work and play. The Linn County Tobacco Prevention and Education program works collaboratively to support policy, system and environmental changes that promote a healthy environment for all in the community.

Why Policy, Systems and Environmental Change?

Where you live can affect how well and how long you live. Policy, systems and environmental change makes healthy living easier for every community member by looking at the laws, rules and environments that impact our opportunities to protect our health and well-being.

What are the Priorities for the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program?

Create Tobacco-Free Environments
Prevent Tobacco Initiation among Youth and Young Adults
Promote Cessation Services among Adults and Youth
Identify and Eliminate Disparities in Tobacco Use
Enforce Tobacco-Related Laws

How is Linn County TPEP working with the Community to promote Health?

Partnered with local business owners and community coalitions to conduct a Health & Economic Impact Assessment of Tobacco Retail
Partnered with the state health authority and local business owners to document how the tobacco industry is targeting Linn County youth

Linn County TPEP Wants to Work with You!

To partner with TPEP or to receive support in your education and change initiatives regarding tobacco, including vaping, please contact the TPEP Coordinator!

Contact Information

Dani Crabtree
Tobacco Prevention Coordinator
hcrabtree@co.linn.or.us
Phone: 541-243-3956

2019 Linn County Health & Economic Impact Assessment of Tobacco Retail

A copy of the assessment can be found below in the Supporting Documents section.

Oregon Smokefree Workplace law

On January 1, 2009, the Oregon Smokefree Workplace Law expanded to require additional workplaces to be smoke free, including bars and bar areas of restaurants, bingo halls, bowling centers, employee break rooms, and at least 75% of hotel sleeping rooms. The new law also prohibits smoking within 10 feet of entrances, exits, windows, and ventilation intakes of workplaces or public places.

Tobacco 21

On August 9, 2017 Governor Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 754 into law. This law raises the minimum legal sale age for tobacco and inhalant delivery systems (such as e-cigarettes) from 18 to 21 years of age. Raising the sale age of tobacco products protects kids as the earlier kids start to use tobacco, the more at risk they are for tobacco addiction. Enforcement of the law began on January 1, 2018.

What Resources for Quitting Tobacco Are In My Community? Oregon Tobacco Quit Line

Is the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line Right for Me?

Youth Tobacco

Tobacco product use is started and established primarily during adolescence. Most cigarette smokers try their first cigarette before the age of 18. Nearly all first try smoking by age 26. In 2018, Oregon made it illegal to sell tobacco to people under the age of 21 (Tobacco 21). Prior to 2018, it was illegal to sell to those under 18.