Research on Tobacco Use:

How Does Smoking Affect Sleep? (2019)

This article describes the effect of nicotine and smoking on sleep hygiene and health.

The 101 on e-Cigarettes (2019)

As stated in this American Heart Association document, "Vaping is becoming an increasing epidemic among teens. In 2018, e-cigarette use nearly doubled in high school students." Learn more about why e-cigarettes are unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults by reading this document here.

National Youth Tobacco Survey Infographic 2019

This infographic shows youth e-cigarette use at alarming levels.

Tobacco 21 in Michigan (2019)

This white paper explores the Tobacco 21 policy debate to help educate and inform all of those who want to learn more about the potential consequences and requirements of Tobacco 21 policies.

Achieving Health Equity in Tobacco Control (2015)

This publication points out that tobacco use "is not an equal opportunity killer." It further states that "smoking disproportionately affects those most in need such as the poor, the homeless, racial minorities, LGBT persons, and those suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders." These facts in mind, the publication recommends that further efforts in tobacco control should focus on those suffering disproportionately from the tobacco epidemic.

E-cigarette Ads and Youth

This article depicts the increasing amount of e-cigarette advertising to which youth are exposed, and a possible correlation to increased e-cigarette use. While some mistakenly believe e-cigarettes are a "safe" smoking alternative, the CDC points out that "most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which causes addiction, may harm brain development, and could lead to continued tobacco product use among youth."

E-cigarette use among youth is rising as e-cigarette advertising grows.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the Frequency of Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students (2015)

Concludes that "the use of tobacco products during adolescence increases the risk for adverse health effects and lifelong nicotine addiction."

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students (2015)

Sheds light on the "growing concern that widely marketed varieties of new and existing flavored tobacco products might appeal to youth and could be contributing to recent increases in the use of tobacco products."

(A press release and infographic are also available here.)

Tobacco Use Among Cleveland Youth 2004-2013

The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at Case Western Reserve University depicts trends in tobacco use among Cleveland youth from 2004 to 2013.

Youth Tobacco Use and Sales Outlets in Cleveland, OH (2015)

Shows findings that over 98% of Cleveland Metropolitan School District schools have at least one store selling cigarettes, cigarillos, or little cigars within a half-mile radius and that 57% of CMSD schools have at least one store selling tobacco within 1000 feet.

Research on Tobacco Policies:

Running the Numbers (2015)

A study on the effects of raising the minimum age for tobacco use to 21 in Franklin County, OH.

Chicago Policy Brief on Flavored Tobacco Products (2014)

The city of Chicago has been working hard in the past few years to protect kids from the dangerous effects of tobacco products that are targeted to them. Learn more about the history of flavored tobacco products and the steps Chicago has taken to keep these dangerous products out of the hands of youth.

Tobacco Policy Issues in Ohio, Presentation by Micah L Berman, JD (2015)

This resource from Ohio State University outlines the history of tobacco policy and issues that are relevant today. Read the presentation to learn more about how tobacco policy at the national, state, and local levels is changing, and what still needs to be done.

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