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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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.
August 14, 2007 | Story
Participating in the Executive Nurse Fellows Program was "a life changing experience" according to Swanson. "I became a more effective communicator and strategic thinker."
July 23, 2009 | Story
While working as a senior policy analyst at the Environmental Protection Agency in 1984, James Repace, MSc, estimated that secondhand smoke caused 5,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths each year.
July 23, 2009 | Story
Julia Carol is a nationally recognized leader in the nonsmokers' rights movements. She has developed strategies to reduce exposure of nonsmokers, children and workers to environmental tobacco smoke.
July 23, 2009 | Story
Fiore used his Innovators award to help implement key components of the National Action Plan for Tobacco Cessation.