National Networks
The National Networks for Tobacco Control and Prevention
In 2006, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) funded six Networks to provide leadership and expertise in the development of policy related initiatives (including environmental and systems change) and utilization of proven or potentially promising practices when available or appropriate. The Networks collaborate with the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) which includes OSH, Network members, Network partners, States, and other local and national tobacco control organizations to advance the science and practice of tobacco control in the United States for all members of their population.
Each Network is expected to target specific subgroups experiencing tobacco-related disparities within their respective populations for interventions.
These efforts should reflect proven and promising strategies to define and eliminate tobacco-related disparities.
Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership (APPEAL) PROMISE Network
Break Free Alliance
National African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NAATPN)
National Latino Tobacco Control Network (NLTCN)
The Network for LGBT Health Equity
National Native Commercial Tobacco Abuse Prevention Network (NNCTAPN)
The National Networks represent the following populations:
African American
American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian American/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Low Socio-economic