Priority Policy Issues Tobacco Excise Taxes Master Settlement Funds Secondhand Smoke Physical Education Nutrition Build Environments Take Action Join the Alliance Sign the Secondhand Smoke Resolution Sign the Resolution in Support of Quality PE Contact your legislator Sign the Exise Tax Resolution Sign the Nutrition Standards Resolution

Mission/Vision

Mission

The North Carolina Alliance for Health is an independent, statewide coalition advocating for policies that promote wellness and reduce the impact of obesity and tobacco.

Our Vision 

All North Carolinians will be protected by strong health policies that prevent chronic disease.

Guiding Principles

The Alliance aims to:

  • Engage in proactive advocacy for policies and positions to reduce tobacco use that are agreed upon by the Alliance membership.
  • Develop and promote long and short-term goals to implement policies to reduce tobacco use.
  • Develop long and short-term strategies to achieve our policy goals.
  • Encourage collaboration among all organizations and individuals interested in reducing tobacco use.
  • Inform the public about tobacco-related issues.
  • Ensure adequate sustainable funding for programs and services in NC to reduce tobacco use

35% of children and youth age 6-17 are overweight (18.6%) or obese (16.9%), while 2 in every 3 adults (64.6%) in NC is overweight or obese.
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