The use of tobacco is considered to be one of the most serious public
health issues in America today. Each day thousands of young people sta
rt smoking or begin to use smokeless tobacco, both of which are known
to increase the rate of illness, particularly heart disease and cancer
. This article provides important and useful information in educating
in health promotion strategies for the nurse practitioner working with
families and communities to reduce tobacco use by young people. Copyr
ight (C) 1995 by W.B. Saunders Company