Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

Nearly 7,000 people die annually from illnesses directly related to smoking and approximately 751 die from illnesses and fires indirectly related to smoking, for a total of 7,717 annual deaths in Wisconsin. Tobacco use also costs Wisconsin approximately $4.5 billion annually in health care expenses and lost productivity. This website provides information and links to tobacco use prevention and tobacco addiction treatment resources in Wisconsin.

New Guidelines Require FDA Review of Tobacco Products

The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guideline to tobacco companies informing them that starting March 22, 2011, they will be required by law to report changes to any of their existing products or any new products to the FDA for review and approval.  Changes may include ingredients, design, and other components of cigarettes.  The new disclosure requirement applies to all tobacco products introduced after February 15, 2007.  This marks the first time a federal agency will have access into changes made by tobacco companies and the first time the companies will be required to explain the purpose and effects of product changes.  For more information, visit the FDA guidelines (Exit DHS).

Compliance Data for the Wisconsin Smoke-Free Law

In anticipation of Wisconsin's smoke-free law, the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program set up the 1-800-NO SMOKE hotline and www.WIBetterSmokeFree.com (exit DHS) website for Wisconsin residents to report business non-compliance with the law. The fact sheet below lists the total number of reports filed since July 5, 2010, as well as a break down by month. This number includes non-compliance reports filed through the hotline, website, and by local health sanitarians.    

• Wisconsin Smoke-Free Workplaces Law: Monthly Number of Unique Non-Compliance Reports and Businesses (July 2011) (PDF, 37 KB)

Tobacco Prevention and Control News Archive - View past updates from the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

Fact Sheets

• 2010 Middle School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS) 
  PPH 43091, Rev. 07/10 (PDF, 46 KB)

• 2010 High School Tobacco Fact Sheet (YTS)
  PPH 43092, Rev. 07/10 (PDF, 56 KB) 

• Adult Smoking in Wisconsin (1990-2006) (PDF, 1 MB)

• Wisconsin BRFSS Tobacco Fact Sheet 2009
  PPH 43073, Rev. 09/10 (PDF, 42 KB)

We invite you to explore the comprehensive services and materials available through the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program by viewing these links:

• Media Campaigns
• Youth Programs
• Tobacco Addiction Treatment
• Eliminating Tobacco Related Disparities
• Community Programs
• General Information and Data
• Links

Contact us if you have additional questions about tobacco prevention efforts in Wisconsin.

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Want to quit smoking?  Need some help?
Call the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: 
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
En español: 1-877-2NO-FUME (266-3863)

Last Revised: February 10, 2012