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This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 1 through 2 (2 total).

Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights

Annotation: Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights is a member-supported lobbying association. It promotes clean indoor air legislation. Its sister organization the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation creates comprehensive programs for youth of all ages on issues of smoking prevention, the benefits of smokefree air, and the right to breathe smokefree air. It provides educational resources for schools, health departments, medical organizations, and others interested in the issues surrounding smoking and secondhand smoke.

Keywords: Adverse effects, Consumer protection, Environmental exposure, Nicotine, Smoking cessation

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health (OSH)

Annotation: Established in 1978, the Office on Smoking and Health is the principal federal office for tobacco and health activities. The office administers a national public information program on the hazards of tobacco use, responds to inquiries from consumers and professionals, offers bibliographic and reference services, and publishes and distributes materials on smoking and health. Some publications are available in Spanish. It serves as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Tobacco and Health. The Smoking and Health Database is a comprehensive online resource covering the scientific, policy, legal, and historical literature related to smoking and tobacco use. The database contains over 56,000 records and is accessed by researchers, librarians, medical professionals, and the public nationwide.

Keywords: Substance abuse, Health education, Information services, Nicotine, Online databases, Public health, Smokeless tobacco, Smoking, Tobacco
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.