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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December 6, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
April 26, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) scholars, fellows and grantees. Some recent examples: Surgeons do not include radiation oncologists early eno ...
National Program
Program to provide leadership development through mentoring for individuals who are early in their careers yet have shown the potential to become future leaders in reducing the harm caused by substance abuse through public health approaches.
January 1, 2005 | Journal Article
The high proportion of African Americans who are overweight and obese is well known, placing them at a high risk for numerous health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Little is known, however, about the relationship o ...
June 1, 2007 | Journal Article
For HIV-positive individuals, smoking is associated with increased disease progression.
December 7, 2012 | Program Result Report
Developing Leadership in Reducing Substance Abuse was a program to develop a new cadre of substance abuse prevention, treatment and policy leaders who come from diverse professions, points of view and racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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.