Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around tobacco, a popular but much-debated luxury item. It explores the history of tobacco use, how tobacco's impact on human health came to be understood, and future trends for the industry. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Praise for the previous edition:

"The title of our hearing, 'Can Tobacco Cure Smoking?' at first blush seems counterintuitive. However, there is an increasing amount of research suggesting that some tobacco products are less harmful than others. For those smokers who can't seem to quit smoking, switching to a less hazardous product could save lives. Today we will hear from a diverse group of experts espousing a range of opinions on issues of tobacco harm reduction. We worked closely with the minority to insure a fair and balance panel of witnesses that can speak to the science of this issue"--Page 2

Young people across the world are urging governments to shield them from predatory tobacco marketing tactics. The industry targets youth for a lifetime of profits, creating a new wave of addiction. The latest data show that children are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in many countries and globally an estimated 37 million youth aged 13–15 years use tobacco.

"Tobacco Free Initiative"--P. [4] of cover.

Report of a conference on the effects of tobacco use on health. Each workshop report contains background information relevant to the issue & recommendations for the future for each area. The recommendations are also summarized at the end of this report. Covers: women's issues; children & youth issues; minority issues; environmental tobacco smoke; regulation of tobacco products; excise tax; tobacco marketing & promotion; international health & tobacco use; state & local tobacco control battles; legal issue sin tobacco control; agricultural policy; $ nicotine dependence. Workshop recommendations.