Public education about the relative harm of tobacco products: an intervention for tobacco control professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the USA, new regulations require the collection of information on tobacco constituents by brand and variety and publication of this information in a way not likely to be misconstrued by consumers. Understanding of such information becomes increasingly important as new tobacco products are marketed and modifications are made to reduce the toxicity of some products. This pilot study assessed the current knowledge of tobacco control professionals regarding the relative harmfulness of several tobacco products, and evaluated an online educational intervention aimed at improving understanding of variations in nicotine and tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines (TSNAs).

Methods

Fifty-two tobacco control professionals participated in an online intervention which presented and

SUBMITTER: Biener L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4119095 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature