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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Surveillance and evaluation data resources (External Web Page)
Published in 2001, this compilation of data sources for tobacco control programs is useful for tobacco control programs that are conducting surveillance or evaluation.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Introduction to program evaluation for comprehensive tobacco control programs (External Web Page)
Published in 2001, this "how to" guide for planning and implementing evaluation activities will help state tobacco control program managers and staff in the planning, design, implementation, and use of practical and comprehensive evaluations of tobacco control efforts.
US Institute of Medicine - Clearing the Smoke: The Science Base for Tobacco Harm Reduction (External Web Page)
Published in 2001 is a vast report with authoritative assessment of what causes harm in tobacco products and what might be done.
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Factsheets for 2000 World Conference (External Web Page)
Factsheets prepared for the 11th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health, which took place in Chicago in August 2000.
Royal College of Physicians: Nicotine addiction in Britain (External Web Page)
February 2000: Major report on nicotine addiction - includes basic neuroscience, behavioural aspects, comparisons with other addictions and policy implications. Recommends a new regulatory approach to tobacco and nicotine in the UK and Europe.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs (External Web Page)
CDC's Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs is an evidence-based guide to help states plan and establish effective tobacco control programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It identifies and describes the key elements for effective tobacco control programs, including programs designed for communities, schools, and the entire state. Best Practices also addresses the significance of cessation programs, counter-marketing, enforcement, surveillance and evaluation, and chronic disease programs to reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases. 1999.
Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health 1998 Report (External Web Page)
The Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health (SCOTH) advises the Chief Medical Officer on scientific aspects of tobacco policy. This report is the first major assessment for 10 years and gives an overview of the state of knowledge on tobacco and health. It has substantial sections on passive smoking, nicotine addiction and regulation of additives.
UK Government White Paper Smoking Kills (External Web Page)
UK government recognises the role of taxation and highlights its achievements in raising tobacco prices
