Research

Racial/Ethnic disparities in report of physician-provided smoking cessation advice
A new study released in the American Journal of Public Health revealed than Hispanics, when compared with non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and other non-Hispanic respondents, were less likely to receive advice surrounding smoking cessation. Overall, the analysis of data from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey showed that 16 million smokers in the U.S. did not recall receiving smoking cessation advice from a physician in the past year. Click here for the article abstract.

Educational inequalities in initiation, cessation, and prevalence of smoking among 3 Italian birth cohorts
A new study released in the American Journal of Public Health revealed the lifetime prevalence of smoking increase across three Italian birth cohorts. Inequalities in smoking prevalence increased as a result of widening inequalities in smoking initiation rates. Additionally, for women, increasing inequalities in cessation rates also contributed. Click here for the article abstract.

Smoking cessation processes in low-SES women: The impact of time-varying pregnancy status, health care messages, stress, and health concerns
A study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors found that public health efforts targeted to low-SES women smokers should emphasize the benefits of quitting smoking for health maintenance and incorporate more effective stress-coping mechanisms. Click here to view the abstract.

New study shows majority of gamblers are non-smokers
A new study by the University of Nevada at Reno shows that approximately four out of five gamblers in Nevada are non-smokers. The results suggest that the economic impact of smoking bans throughout the U.S. may not be a great as originally believed. Many states have recently brought attention this issue, including Nevada and Colorado where smoking bans exempt gaming establishments and in Atlantic City, where a proposed ordinance would ban smoking in casinos. Overall, the study brings criticism against the gaming industry claims that upward to 70 percent of gamblers are smokers. Click here to read more.

Gay/Lesbian sexual orientation increases risk for cigarette smoking and heavy drinking among members of a large Northern California health plan
A new study, released in BMC Public Health, suggests that lesbians and gay men are at an increased risk for smoking tobacco. The study sampled over 210 lesbians and 331 gay men and compared them with similarly aged heterosexual men and women. Significantly greater rates of smoking were found even after controlling for age, race/ethnicity, education, and survey year. Click here for the article abstract.  

Racial/Ethnic differences among youths in cigarette smoking and susceptibility to start smoking
The study examined smoking among youth age 12-17 in six major racial/ethnic populations. Self report data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health were used to assess the prevalence of smoking and the susceptibility to start smoking. Overall, smoking prevalence was 12.3 %, with the highest smoking prevalence among American Indian/Alaskan Natives (23.1%). A wide range in susceptibility to start smoking was observed among youths who had never smoked, with an overall susceptibility of 22.2%. To read the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report click here.

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National LGBT Tobacco Control Network website launches
The LGBT Tobacco Control Network is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.lgbttobacco.org.  Along with general tobacco information, the website includes three tools that will be valuable to local tobacco control advocates: access to join the information or discussion listservs; online directory listings for all known LGBT tobacco control professionals and projects; and a resource library of LGBT tobacco control products. If you have created products related to LGBT tobacco control, please submit them for posting (or linking) to website administrators at lgbttobacco@gmail.com.

Celebrities join the National African American Tobacco Prevention Network to launch national campaign to educate and reduce tobacco use and smoking among African Americans
The National African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NAATPN) launched a new radio public service announcement titled “Voices from the Village.” The spot featuring voices from actor and activist, Harry Belafonte, actress, S. Epatha Merkerson, and sportscaster James Brown, is aimed at educating and decreasing tobacco use among the African American community. Each set of public service announcements will be accompanied by a booklet with related tobacco information. Click here to read the press release.

Washington Puyallup Tribe changes clinical practices, reduces number of smokers
A five-year effort to change tobacco cessation practices at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, Washington has resulted in more than 1,200 people quitting smoking. The Health Authority has also seen a 60 percent decline in visits for upper respiratory infections, asthma, and coughs – three smoking-related health problems. The declines can be tracked to the integration of the Public Health Service “Clinical Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence” into standard clinical practice in all four clinics: medical, dental, mental health, and pediatric. For more information, contact Nancy Meyer at 253-593-0232, ext. 513 or nancy@eptha.com

Keys to Success with Low SES & Building on a Smoke-Free Foundation: Action kits
This information packet for health educators and community advocates contains two actions kits, "Keys to Success with Low SES" and "Building on a Smoke-Free Foundation." The Keys to Success with Low SES kit contains: 1) Getting Started: Practical Means to Identify and Reach Low SES Californians; 2) Getting to Know Low SES Californians; 3) Bringing Our Message to Low Income Californians; 4) Creating Effective Materials for Low Literacy Audiences; 5) Building Relations with First 5 Commissions; and 6) Poverty & Tobacco Use Reference Guide; click here to access. The Building on a Smoke-Free Foundation kit contains: 1) Working with Property Developers, Owners, and Managers; 2) There is NO Constitutional Right to Smoke; 3) Polling Shows Strong Support for Smoke-Free Apartments; 4) How to Make Your Buildings Smoke-Free; 5) Local Government Resources and Partners; and 6) Sample policy and Lease Agreements; click here to access.

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