Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth
Among large US cities, Philadelphia has one of the highest rates of youth smoking:
- Cigarettes are relatively cheap compared to other large cities.
- Philadelphia has more retailers (per person) for youth to purchase tobacco products, compared to other large cities.
- One in three retailers sells tobacco products illegally to youth smokers.
You can report retailers online or by calling 1-888-99-SMOKE (1-888-99-76653).
Resources
- Explore the Story: Tobacco Marketing in Philly
- Truth Campaign
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Tobacco Retailer Permits
- What Every Store Owner Should Know About Selling Tobacco in Philadelphia
- How to Read IDs
- Philadelphia Youth Sales Ordinance
- Printable Merchant Rack Card for display
- Printable Merchant Sticker (Proof of I.D. & Report a Store)
- Information for Merchants about Electronic Cigarettes
Find Out More
For more information, visit SmokeFree Philly or call 311.
