January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers essential resources including HPV information sheets, targeted social media guidance for American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and cervical cancer facts. Early detection saves lives and provides hope to families affected by cervical cancer.
Tobacco Control Apply to Present in the Community Showcase at the Spring Tobacco Control Institute
Share your organization's tobacco control success! Present at the Spring Tobacco Control Institute's Community Showcase on March 7, 2018. Showcase your work, network with peers, and inspire others. South Dakota-based organizations can apply online through January 15. Selected presenters will share their stories in casual poster format. Apply now!
Quitting How exercise is key to successfully quitting smoking
Groundbreaking research from St. George's University of London reveals that exercise is a powerful weapon against nicotine addiction. Even moderate-intensity physical activity significantly reduces withdrawal symptom severity by activating specific brain receptors. This discovery offers smokers a science-backed strategy to finally break free from dependence and successfully quit.
Toolkit In a Good Way: Indigenous Commercial Tobacco Control Practices
Indigenous communities across the U.S. are pioneering their own commercial tobacco control strategies, rooted in cultural traditions and grassroots solutions. Rather than adopting mainstream public health approaches, tribes are developing community-driven interventions that honor traditional tobacco practices while addressing the devastating health impacts of commercial tobacco use.
stores “Every Try Counts” introduces motivational messaging at the commercial tobacco point of sale
The FDA's "Every Try Counts" campaign tackles smoking cessation at point of sale—gas stations and convenience stores where smokers face temptation. Targeting adults 25-54 who've attempted quitting, the initiative celebrates each quit attempt as progress, recognizing that multiple tries increase success likelihood. The two-year campaign launches next month across 35 markets with print, digital, radio, and billboard advertising.
Substance Abuse Disorders How Can State Health Departments Address Tobacco-Related Disparities?
State and territorial health departments wield significant power in addressing tobacco disparities. By developing culturally tailored programs and policies, these agencies can effectively reach underserved populations disproportionately affected by tobacco-related diseases. Strategic implementation at the state level ensures equitable tobacco control initiatives that meaningfully reduce health inequities across communities.
Smoke Free Policies Local Smoke-Free Laws Tied to Fewer Lung Cancer Cases
Communities with strong smoke-free workplace laws experience 8 percent lower lung cancer rates than those without such protections, according to University of Kentucky research. The 20-year study suggests local governments can significantly reduce lung cancer cases by implementing comprehensive smoke-free legislation with minimal exceptions.
Urban The Relationship Between Neighborhood Disorder and Barriers to Cessation in a Sample of Impoverished Inner-city Smokers in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Urban poverty and neighborhood disorder create significant barriers to smoking cessation. Research in Baltimore reveals that perceived stress, environmental deterioration, and nicotine dependence strongly predict quit-attempt obstacles. Effective tobacco interventions must address not just individual factors but the broader social and physical conditions of impoverished communities to support meaningful change.
Smoke Free Attitudes Toward Smoke-Free Public Housing Among U.S. Adults, 2016
A 2016 survey of 4,203 U.S. adults reveals that 73.7% favor smoke-free public housing policies. Support varies significantly by smoking status—80.4% among never smokers versus 44.3% among current smokers. Favorability also differs by education, income, and housing type, providing crucial insights for implementing effective smoke-free policies in public housing communities.
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