Leading Change to Save Lives
August 15, 2012 | Feature/Story
Determined to make progress in tobacco control, RWJF invested nearly $700 million between 1991 and 2009 in seven groundbreaking programs.
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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Continued Increases in the Relative Risk of Death From Smoking
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.
Association of Various Components of Media Literacy and Adolescent Smoking
March 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between media literacy and smoking rates among adolescents. Since exposure to smoking-related advertising is linked to higher rates of adolescent smoking, increasing media literacy among this demographic may have an impact on smoking rates.
Researcher Studies Smoking Trends and Patterns
July 23, 2009 | Story
Gary A. Giovino, PhD, is a leading researcher on the causes and effects of tobacco use.
Pharmacotherapy for Nicotine Dependence
September 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Pharmacotherapies for smoking reduction and cessation can play a vital role in helping individuals quit smoking. This article summarizes the current rates of smoking and smoking-related disease in the United States, outlines the projected benefits o ...
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.
Changing Filmmakers' Attitudes About the Harm Caused by Depicting Smoking in Movies
July 23, 2009 | Story
Glantz is nationally recognized as a leader in tobacco control. Over 20 years, his work has ranged from scholarly articles on environmental effects of tobacco smoke to advocating for effective tobacco policies.
The Case for Treating Tobacco Dependence as a Chronic Disease
April 1, 2008 | Commentary
This article presents a case report of a smoker who has been successful at quitting only through long-term use of nicotine replacement medication.
Smoking and the Emergence of a Stigmatized Social Status
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.
Volume of Tobacco Advertising in African-American Markets
September 1, 2007 | Journal Article
The research presented in this article compared the density and concentration of pro-tobacco media messages in African-American and White markets. Density refers to the number of tobacco messages divided by the total market population. Concentration ...