An Endgame for Tobacco?
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Novel, even radical proposals stimulate new thinking and dialogue around "endgame" strategies for tobacco prevention and control.
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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Tobacco Endgames
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The risks of not envisioning an endpoint for the tobacco epidemic are far greater than the risks of attempting any endgame solutions and failing.
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.
Weight Status Among Adolescents in States That Govern Competitive Food Nutrition Content
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article provides evidence that competitive food laws are associated with adolescent weight gain—students exposed to stronger laws gained less weight on average than students in states without such laws. Objective height and weight data were gat ...
SBM and SRNT Urge Increased Funding of Quitlines and Research to Maximize Public Health Benefits of 1-800-QUIT-NOW on Cigarette Packs
September 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco are positioned to lead research so the public health benefits of 1-800-QUIT-NOW on cigarette packs can be monitored, evaluated, and maximized.
Trends in Competitive Venue Beverage Availability
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Sweetened drinks are a primary source of added dietary sugar for children. Drinks obtained at school in “competitive venues”—outside of the federally reimbursable school meal program—significantly contribute to student caloric intake. These research ...
Menthol Brand Switching Among Adolescents and Young Adults in the National Youth Smoking Cessation Survey
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Young smokers often start with mentholated cigarettes and move to nonmentholated, suggesting that banning this "starter" tobacco product may keep some youth from starting to smoke or disrupt the progression of their habit.
Graphic Warning Labels in Cigarette Advertisements
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines recall and viewing patterns among text-only versus larger, more visible graphic warning labels in cigarette advertisements.
Slow Progress in Changing the School Food Environment
June 5, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the school food environment in elementary schools and reports on practices during the 2009?2010 school year compared with the same practices in 2006?2007 after the wellness policy mandate took effect.
Medicaid Coverage and Utilization of Covered Tobacco-Cessation Treatments
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examined the utilization of tobacco-cessation treatments under Arkansas Medicaid. As coverage expanded, utilization initially increased, followed by a decline. Low awareness of coverage and low perceived effectiveness may be contributing factors to low utilization of tobacco-cessation treatment.