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The San Mateo County Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP) conducts community-based tobacco education programs and services for San Mateo County, with the intent of reducing the number of residents using tobacco products. We educate community members about federal, state, and local tobacco control laws, while working toward the following goals: Reducing the number of San Mateo County residents using tobacco products. Smoke Free Start for Families Reducing the community's exposure to secondhand smoke. "Pacifica bans smoking along waterfront" (Examiner) Reducing youth access to tobacco products, whether through retail sourcecs or "social sources" (friends, parents, or shoulder-tapping strangers). "Merchants caught in tobacco sting" (San Mateo County Times) The San Mateo County TPP receives direction from the San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition - a group of individuals and organizations concerned about tobacco use in San Mateo County and committed to improving the health of County residents. The role of the Coalition is to identify priority tobacco education needs in San Mateo County and work with residents and agencies within the County to provide services to meet those needs. TPP Staff: Derek Smith: (650) 573-2012 Gabriela Lemus: (650) 573-2026 Jaslin Yu: (650) 573-2977 For more information contact the TPP Hotline at (650) 573-3777. Resources Data   last updated: 3/28/08