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, 2003 | Program Result Report
From mid-1998 to early 2001, the Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT), Washington, worked to strengthen the involvement of Latino groups in addressing alcohol and tobacco issues and produced a directory of Hispanic/Latino experts, advocates and community-based organizations working on tobacco, alcohol and other substance abuse issues.
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Identifying differences in smoking attitudes among Latinos can guide cultural adaptations of evidence-based treatments.
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Female Latino smokers who have a partner can "kick the habit" easier than those without a partner.
January 8, 2010 | Journal Article
Identifying what factors predict a person will complete a smoking-cessation intervention and follow-up can be helpful in tailoring retention strategies for minorities.
October 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
During 2001 and 2002, Morse Enterprises, a communications and information brokerage company, Silver Spring, Md., worked to pursue a national strategy for tobacco control in minority communities.
May 6, 2008 | Video/Story
Connecting the worlds of video games and health, with positive results.