Why Women Smoke
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of Arizona, Tucson, contacted and re-interviewed young women who had participated in a 1990-92 longitudinal study on body image, dieting, and smoking.
Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Water-Pipe Tobacco Smoking Among Middle and High School Students in Arizona
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Water-pipe smoked tobacco has become increasingly prevalent among youth, exposing them early to a habit that can bring substantial harm to health and increase the likelihood of nicotine addiction. It is important to focus attention on this growing public health threat.
SmokeLess States National Tobacco Policy Initiative
July 14, 2009 | Program Result Report
From 1993 to 2004, SmokeLess States: Statewide Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative supported statewide efforts to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
Simulation Modeling and Tobacco Control
March 1, 2006 | Journal Article
A case study involving tobacco control programs in Arizona was presented to illustrate the capabilities of simulation modeling to measure the effect of tobacco control policies on smoking and mortality due to smoking. “Full Court Press” (FC
Zyban (Bupropion) Helps Teens Stop Smoking in First Study of the Drug in Adolescents
December 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of Arizona evaluated the safety and efficacy of two doses of bupropion (a medication-based smoking cessation treatment, also called Zyban) for use by adolescents.