Advancing Tobacco Prevention and Control in Rural America: Executive Summary

Authors

Jean A. Talbot PhD, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Martha Elbaum Williamson MPA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow
Karen B. Pearson MLIS, MA, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Jennifer D. Lenardson MHS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Frances Jimenez, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow
Nathan Paluso MPH, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Louisa Munk, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Jaclyn Janis BSN, RN, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Paula F. Clayton MS, RDN, LD, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2-2019

Keywords

rural, tobacco, prevention, MRHRC, substance use disorders, behavioral health, population health, policy, access, cessation, public health

Abstract

The objectives of the comprehensive report were to:

• examine rates and patterns of commercial tobacco use across rural subpopulations;
• explore aspects of the rural context that may affect tobacco prevention and control efforts;
• provide an overview of rural tobacco control activities over the past ten years;
• suggest directions for future research; and
• offer recommendations for advancing rural tobacco control initiatives.

Public health professionals, health department leaders, elected officials, and tobacco control advocates are encouraged read the full report to understand the unique challenges tobacco control programs face in rural communities, identify strategies and interventions that have worked, and review recommendations to improve tobacco control efforts in rural communities across the country.

Comments

The full report (75 page PDF) can be accessed here: https://nnphi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/AdvancingTobaccoPreventionControlRuralAmerica.pdf

Funding Organization

National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)

Grant Number

CDC – OT13-1302

Recommended Citation

Talbot JA, Williamson ME, Pearson KB et al. Advancing Tobacco Prevention and Control in Rural America. Washington, DC: National Network of Public Health Institutes; 2019. Executive Summary.