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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March 1, 2010 | Commentary
In conjunction with other advances in treatments to address tobacco use and dependency, health professionals in clinical settings increasingly are talking to patients who smoke about quitting. Clinical systems, however, need to change to improve tobacco treatment implementation.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Smoking cessation is viewed as a journey rather than a single event for the population of smokers in Maryland. This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Improving packaging and directions may help smokers take advantage of, and correctly use, tobacco-cessation products, increasing their chances of quitting successfully. This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Researchers used the SimSmoke tobacco policy simulation to test the effects of three public health tobacco-control policies.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Evaluation shows progress has been made by the Consumer Demand Roundtable, particularly in shifting the field to a new way of thinking. This article is part of a special issue on tobacco cessation in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
For smokers, quitting is the biggest step they can take to improve their health. Policy-based interventions, i.e., tax increases, smoke-free workplaces and increased insurance coverage, can encourage smokers to quit and help them succeed.