Minimising the Harm from Nicotine Use
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A harm-reduction model where the marketing is handled by a nonprofit entity is needed to align with the goals of reducing tobacco-related harm.
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Public Health & Tobacco Control – Return on Investment
December 26, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.
Tobacco Policy in the United States
January 1, 2004 | Book
Much effort has been devoted to spurring more healthful behavior by encouraging individuals not to smoke or use other substances, to exercise, to eat healthy diets, and the like. Evidence is growing that the factors that relate to poor health outcom ...
Why Have Tobacco Control Policies Stalled?
December 5, 2012 | Journal Article
While taxes have helped reduce tobacco use—the single largest cause of death in the United States—by more than 50 percent since the mid-1960s, tobacco use has been largely unchanged for the past 20 years.
Career Saver: Albuquerque Ladder to Leadership Fellow Finds a New Job to Match Her Leadership Style
April 10, 2013 | Story
Deborah Hoffman thought she had failed in trying to lead a nonprofit health organization in New Mexico. Ladder for Leadership changed her career path and put her back on track.
Leader of the Nonsmoker's Rights Movement Expands a Database Exposing and Countering Tobacco Industry Interference With Public Health Efforts
July 23, 2009 | Story
Julia Carol is a nationally recognized leader in the nonsmokers' rights movements. She has developed strategies to reduce exposure of nonsmokers, children and workers to environmental tobacco smoke.
Water-Pipe Tobacco Smoking Among Middle and High School Students in Arizona
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Water-pipe smoked tobacco has become increasingly prevalent among youth, exposing them early to a habit that can bring substantial harm to health and increase the likelihood of nicotine addiction. It is important to focus attention on this growing public health threat.
Collaborating to Restrict Smoking Locally
August 14, 2007 | Story
Participating in the Executive Nurse Fellows Program was "a life changing experience" according to Swanson. "I became a more effective communicator and strategic thinker."
Undercover Work Leads to Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars
July 23, 2009 | Story
While working as a senior policy analyst at the Environmental Protection Agency in 1984, James Repace, MSc, estimated that secondhand smoke caused 5,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths each year.
Tobacco Researcher Moves Deeper Into Policy
July 23, 2009 | Story
Fiore used his Innovators award to help implement key components of the National Action Plan for Tobacco Cessation.