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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November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
An examination of the changes in relative risk of death among current and former smokers over recent decades in the United States found that the contribution of smoking to national mortality is not declining as quickly as might be expected, considering the decreasing national rate of smoking.
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A study of smoker-related stigma focuses on perceptions of current and former smokers. Factors highlighted as related to smoker-related stigma include individual attributions and fears about smoking, structural discrimination toward smokers and social norms.
August 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Our previous research has shown that the government’s mortality forecasts could be off by several years. If we’re living longer than official government projections, that’s a good thing—it’s a good sign for population health—but there are some conse ...
March 31, 2007 | Program Result Report
From December 2004 to April 2006, five diverse projects explored issues that impact training and education for frontline health care workers.