The Healthy People 2020 evidence-based resources identified have been selected by subject matter experts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. Each of the selected evidence-based resources has been rated and classified according to a set of selection criteria based, in part, on publication status, publication type, and number of studies. This classification scheme does not necessarily consider all dimensions of quality, such as statistical significance, effect size (e.g., magnitude of effect), meaningfulness of effect, additional effect over control, and study design (e.g., sample size, power, internal validity, external validity, generalizability, potential biases, potential confounders).
Clinical Recommendations
The following clinical recommendations come from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 
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Counseling and Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Caused Disease in Adults and Pregnant Women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians ask all adults about tobacco use and provide tobacco cessation interventions for those who use tobacco products.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians ask all pregnant women about tobacco use and provide augmented, pregnancy-tailored counseling for those who smoke.
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Consumer Information
The following consumer resources are from the Quick Guide to Healthy Living at healthfinder.gov.
Quit smoking to live a longer, healthier life.
Eat healthy, stay active, and see your doctor or midwife regularly.
Talk to your child about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
Most smokers want to quit, and support from a family member or friend can make all the difference. Use these tips to start a conversation about quitting smoking.
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