Survivors of tobacco-related diseases and advocacy for tobacco control

M Mathew; A O Goldstein; K Hampton

doi:10.1136/tc.2006.019612

Survivors of tobacco-related diseases and advocacy for tobacco control

Tob Control. 2008 Feb;17(1):6-11. doi: 10.1136/tc.2006.019612.

Authors

M Mathew¹, A O Goldstein, K Hampton

Affiliation

¹ The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.

PMID: 18218800
DOI: 10.1136/tc.2006.019612

Abstract

Survivors and victims of tobacco-related diseases can and should play significant roles in tobacco control advocacy efforts. This article describes one example of how to successfully incorporate their talents into a statewide programme.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Consumer Advocacy*
Female
Health Promotion / methods
Humans
Male
Mass Media*
North Carolina / epidemiology
Smoking / epidemiology
Smoking Cessation / methods*
Smoking Prevention*
Survivors*
Tobacco Use Disorder / epidemiology