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Best Practices
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Initiating treatment during hospital admission increases long-term quit rates by 40% or higher. Smoking cessation results in fewer hospital readmissions, fewer total hospital days, and lower smoking-related morbidity as well as elevated quality of life that is sustained for years after the quit date. The activities described below reflect a commitment to addressing the full spectrum of tobacco control, from initial tobacco screening to participation in ongoing research studies to public health outreach and...
Articles of Interest
Research & Evidence
Psycho‐Oncology
CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Brochures/Reference
Executive Order prohibiting the use of electronic cigarette or vaping device on any and all properties owned, leased or contracted for use by the State of Oklahoma, including but not limited to all buildings, land and vehicles owned, leased or contracted for use by agencies or instrumentalities of the State of Oklahoma.
This guide is designed to assist with the creation of effective and enforceable tobacco-free policies for higher-education institutions.
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. Nearly one-half million Americans still die prematurely from tobacco use each year, and more than 16 million Americans suffer from a disease caused by smoking. Despite these risks, approximately 42.1 million U.S. adults currently smoke cigarettes. And the harmful effects of smoking do not end with the smoker. Secondhand smoke exposure causes serious disease and death, and even brief exposure can be harmful to health. Each year, primarily because of exposure to secondhand smoke, an estimated 7,330 nonsmoking Americans die of lung cancer and more than 33,900 die of heart disease. Coupled with this enormous health toll is the significant economic burden. Economic costs attributable to smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke now approach $300 billion annually.
Amending Executive Order D 0036 90 Regarding Smoking in State Buildings and Further Directing State Agencies to Take Action to Limit the Use of Tobacco Products, Vaping
Products, and E-Cigarettes by Youth
A resource designed to help college students adopt and implement a 100% tobacco-free campus policy
External Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases, and reduces the health of smokers in general.
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
The use of e-cigarettes has increased rapidly. Although vaping has been shown to assist with smoking cessation, cases of severe vaping-related pulmonary disease and a number of deaths have recently been reported. Here we present a collection of articles and other resources on e-cigarettes and vaping-related disease, including clinical reports and commentary.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Smokers can and do quit smoking. In fact, today there are more former smokers than current smokers.
Public Health Law Center
This section explores policy options for employees to make their workplace smokefree and legal options for employees who remain exposed to secondhand smoke on the job.