Tobacco dependence, responsible for∼ 4 million annual deaths worldwide, is considered to
be a “pediatric disease.” The smoking epidemic is spreading rapidly in developing countries …

Tobacco use and tobacco smoke exposure are among the most important preventable
causes of premature disease, disability, and death and therefore constitute a major pediatric …

Background. Efforts to control tobacco use and tobacco-related morbidity and mortality in the
United States continue to be generally successful. In the quarter century since the …

The initiation of smoking typically occurs during adolescence. To date, most adolescent
smoking control efforts have focused on prevention; attempting to identify and influence …

This paper reviews recent research on adolescent smoking initiation and youth tobacco
prevention and control strategies. Gender, ethnicity, family factors, and genetics are …

Tobacco use and secondhand tobacco-smoke (SHS) exposure are major national and
international health concerns. Pediatricians and other clinicians who care for children are …

Tobacco use and secondhand tobacco-smoke (SHS) exposure are major national and
international health concerns. Pediatricians and other clinicians who care for children are …

Tobacco use is a serious pediatric health issue as dependence begins during childhood or
adolescence in the majority of tobacco users. Primary care settings provide tremendous …

Despite considerable progress, tobacco use continues to be a major public health problem
in the United Sates, killing more US citizens each year than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin …

This technical report serves to provide the evidence base for the American Academy of
Pediatrics' policy statements “Clinical Practice Policy to Protect Children From Tobacco …