Summarizes what government agencies have learned over nearly 40 years of the public health effort against smoking. Presents a historical accounting of these efforts as well as the reasons why comprehensive smoking control strategies are now needed to address the smoker1s total environment and reduce smoking prevalence significantly over the next decade. Over 80 charts, tables and illustrations.

This book is a revealing exploration and comparison of the development of North American policies and the influence these policies are having in the attempt to regulate a major international business in the interests of public health.

This publication contributes to the scientific understanding of gender, women, and tobacco in the context of efforts to control the global tobacco epidemic. Topics covered include determinants of starting to use tobacco; exposure to second-hand smoke; the impact that tobacco use has on health; addiction and cessation; treatment programs; and gender and human rights policy. The publication also addresses national economic policy with regard to tobacco control, international treaties, and strategies for tobacco-free mobilization at the regional and international levels. Special attention is paid to an analysis of policies that affect girls and women throughout the life course. Men's responsibility to protect women against second-hand smoke is also highlighted.--Publisher's description.

"Summaries of papers" contained in the journal accompany each issue, 19--

Assess the effects of tobacco control programs or public policy changes on smoking behavior.