Does Curbing Tobacco Use Lower Health Care Costs?
August 13, 2012 | Issue Brief
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and is responsible for $200 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity.
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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Drug Abuse and Crime Top Public Opinion About Children's Health Care Concerns
February 28, 2000 | Program Result Report
Harvard University School of Public Health designed and fielded original public opinion surveys on health issues and reviewed and synthesized existing surveys conducted by other organizations.