Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults, by Household Income and Education — United States, 2011-2014

COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE Summary What is already known about this topic? Studies have suggested that obesity prevalence varies by income or education, although patterns might differ in high and low income countries. What is added by this report? Analysis of data from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) examining the association between […]

Cervical Health Awareness Resources

January is Cervical Health and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (GP-BCCEDP) has created multiple resources to share in order to increase cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination awareness.  Below you will find two HPV information sheets, a social media guide tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native individuals, and […]

Apply to Present in the Community Showcase at the Spring Tobacco Control Institute

What is the Community Showcase? The Community Showcase is a casual poster session being held as part of the Spring Tobacco Control Institute on March 7, 2018.  The goals are to showcase the good tobacco control work being done in South Dakota’s communities, network with and learn from others, and have fun!  A small group […]

Tobacco Companies to Run Court-Ordered Ads Telling the Truth about their Deadly Products

By Stacy Smith – SEARHC December 18, 2017 JUNEAU, Alaska — On November 26, under court order, tobacco companies Phillip Morris USA, Lorillard, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Altria Group began a year-long advertising campaign telling the American people the truth about the deadly consequences of smoking and secondhand smoke. In 2006, a federal court […]

How exercise is key to successfully quitting smoking

ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM Science Daily HERE New research has confirmed that exercise can help smokers finally kick the habit. Experts at St. George’s University of London, have examined the mechanism underlining exercise’s way of protecting the body against nicotine dependence and withdrawal. The study reveals that even moderate intensity exercise markedly reduces the severity of […]

In a Good Way: Indigenous Commercial Tobacco Control Practices

This report intends to highlight tribally-based strategies developed over a 10-year period through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) formerly funded national Tribal Support Centers and through ClearWay MinnesotaSM’s Tribal Tobacco Education and Policy (TTEP) grant initiatives. The CDC’s Tribal Support Centers were charged with advancing commercial tobacco control in tribal and American […]

“Every Try Counts” introduces motivational messaging at the commercial tobacco point of sale

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an adult smoking cessation education campaign aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through messages of support that underscore the health benefits of quitting.  These messages will be displayed in and around gas stations and convenience stores — retail locations where smokers face a multitude of triggers and […]

How Can State Health Departments Address Tobacco-Related Disparities?

State and territorial health agencies develop and implement public health programs and policies to reach population within their jurisdictions.  In tobacco control and prevention, state and territorial health agencies have an important role to play in addressing the tobacco-related health disparities among priority populations.  

Evaluating Smoking Bans

NPR correspondent, Shankar Vedantam reported that, “only about 60% of the county has comprehensive smoking bans, a study like this is a good call for the remaining 40% of the county to enact bans.” Link:  https://www.npr.org/2017/12/06/568755957/evaluating-smoking-bans Overview:  http://www.nber.org/papers/w23995 Full paper:  http://www.nber.org/papers/w23995.pdf 
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