People who smoke often worry that quitting will diminish their quality of life. But research shows that people who have quit generally report an improved quality of life, including better health, less stress, and more positive moods.
Our most recent community newsletter discusses the links between smoking and heart health. Sign up to make sure you don’t miss an issue! https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/global-action-community-newsletters/
Our grantees find novel ways to reach more people with smoking cessation support. Healthcare providers at Northwell Health incorporate tobacco harm reduction strategies to help people in their community quit. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/northwell-pressrelease/
At Global Action to End Smoking we respect and have compassion for all people who smoke and seek creative, evidence-based ways to help them stop smoking and, as needed, move down the continuum of risk.
There’s no such thing as too many quit attempts. Each attempt to quit smoking is an opportunity to learn what works and doesn’t work for you.
It’s not just gum and patches anymore—the smoking cessation toolbox is growing all the time. Learn about your options: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the U.S., and one of the most effective ways to prevent cancer is to stop smoking cigarettes. Find support and begin your quitting journey today. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
Many people who have quit smoking report that social support helped them stay on track. Write to us and tell us what has helped you most: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/about-us/contact/
Global Action is working to make sure smoking cessation and the associated health improvements are available to all. You can support our work to help us reach more people: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/
The smoking epidemic is a many-pronged problem. We have grantees around the world tackling it from different angles including research, education, and adapting the agricultural industry to a future without tobacco. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/grants/awarded-grants/
We can’t end the smoking epidemic if we don’t understand it. Our grantees are working at the cutting edge of tobacco science research. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/research/grantee-publications/
In our most recent newsletter, a community member who has struggled in the past to achieve long-term smoking cessation asks us how to begin again. Subscribe to read questions like these and our evidence-based answers. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/global-action-community-newsletters/
Our grantee Movimiento Pro-Vecino is gathering data and providing critical information about smoking and tobacco harm reduction in Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkJwVmFDup8
At Global Action to End Smoking we respect and have compassion for all people who smoke and seek creative, evidence-based ways to help them stop smoking and, as needed, move down the continuum of risk.
Each month our newsletter includes the voices of our community members and grantees. Sign up now so you don't miss tomorrow's edition: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/global-action-community-newsletters/
Traditional smoking cessation strategies don’t work for everyone. For people who have struggled to quit smoking, switching to alternative nicotine products including vapes can cut their health risks.
If it’s been a while since your last quit attempt, you might not know all of the tools that are now available to you. Visit our site to start exploring your options. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
Did you know that during the first two decades of this century, global smoking rates dropped from one in three people to one in five people? We are eager to see that number fall to zero by increasing services for those not reached by traditional cessation support.
Researchers are still uncovering the science of tobacco, nicotine, and emerging products that contain each. Find out more about what we know so far on our Get the Facts page https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/get-the-facts/
We know that reducing the death and disease caused by smoking will require people of different specialties working together. Our grantees include researchers, tobacco educators, and agriculture specialists. Learn more https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/grants/
If you resolved to quit smoking in 2026, stay strong, and remember that everyone’s quitting journey is different. We want to hear about yours: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/get-involved/
The health harms caused by smoking don’t impact everyone equally. Some countries are more impacted than others. We are determined to end smoking and improve the health of people in every country. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/strategic-plan-2025/
How do tobacco policies influence teen behavior? Do taxes keep kids from starting to smoke? These are the kinds of questions our grantees at San Diego State University study https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqy-liU6XcU&t=5s
Happy 2026 🎉Any day ending in "y" is a great day to quit smoking. Read our tips on all the ways you can quit, and remember: it's okay if you stumble along the way! You're still moving forward on your journey: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
This year, we're thankful for the tireless work of our grantees and their commitment to compassionately end smoking. Your support funds their life-saving work. There's still time to donate to make sure these initiatives continue in 2026 and beyond: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/
To be clear, we mean that our offices will be closed through Jan. 5, 2026 -- we'll be back in action after that in the new year!
Starting tomorrow, Global Action's office are officially closed through 2026. We are incredibly proud of the work of our grantees and thankful for you and your support this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy holiday, and we'll see you in the new year!
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized six on! nicotine pouches. We support this authorization. Read more: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/global-action-supports-the-fdas-authorization-of-six-on-nicotine-pouches-as-a-win-for-public-health/
We want to hear from you! Send us your smoking cessation questions and success stories. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/get-involved/
This important commentary highlights the unique challenges of supporting those with mental health conditions on their journey to quit smoking--especially considering the disproportionate prevalence of smoking and mental health conditions in LMICs. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2500491
