Advancing Tobacco Prevention and Control in Rural America

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 Service
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

Abstract

Commercial tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Rural communities continue to bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related health harms. In this comprehensive report, the lead authors—members of the Maine Rural Health Research Center and the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine—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. The report also highlights a variety of examples of tobacco prevention and control efforts underway in rural communities across America that can be replicated and scaled to reduce the prevalence of commercial tobacco use and improve public health.

Comments

An Executive Summary is available for download at: https://nnphi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ExecutiveSummary-FINAL.pdf

Funding Organization

National Network of Public Health Institues

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