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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.
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Common sense principles make it easier for consumers to try a new product. The same should be true of smoking-cessation products and services.This commentary reviews what drives consumer demand for tobacco cessation and how it lags behind what tobacco companies do to drive consumer demand for their products.
November 9, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Voters across the country were presented Tuesday with more than 170 ballot initiatives, many on health-related issues.
March 10, 2010 | Video
Assistant vice president of the RWJF health group answers five questions on the Foundation's tobacco policy efforts.
May 1, 2001 | Journal Article
Unless the nations of the world act, within a generation as many as 10 million people per year will die from tobacco use.
October 6, 2009 | Program Result
Michael Cummings, Ph.D., M.P.H., conducted surveys that compared tobacco policies in four demographically similar countries to understand the impact of national-level policies on smoking behavior.
July 14, 2009 | Program Result
From 1993 to 2004, SmokeLess States: Statewide Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiative supported statewide efforts to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
May 15, 2009 | News Release/Video
Six states have increased taxes in 2009; North Carolina, Wisconsin Approve Statewide Smoke-Free Laws.
April 10, 2009 | News Release
Statement of Matthew L. Myers, president, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
March 27, 2009 | Program Result
In 2005, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and leaders from many different religious denominations launched a national campaign - Faith United Against Tobacco - to mobilize the faith community across the country to support proven solutions to reduce smoking.