http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5844a2.htm

Reports that the proportion of U.S. adults who were current cigarette smokers declined 3.5% from 24.1% to 20.6% from 1998 to 2008, but the proportion did not change significantly from 2007 to 2008. Also covers characteristics of smokers. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/221/221AdFemTx2k9.htm

Reports that marijuana and alcohol accounted for 80% of adolescent female admissions but that female admissions comprised less than one third of substance abuse treatment admissions for youth aged 12-17. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12649

Argues that smoking bans are effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks from exposure to secondhand smoke. Presents a comprehensive review of published and unpublished data and testimony on the relationship between secondhand smoke and heart problems. From the Institute of Medicine.

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/152/152Trends.htm

Reports declining use by adolescents of tobacco products, especially cigarettes whose use dropped from 13% in 2002 to 9.1% of youth in 2008. Statistics tables cover trends in use of tobacco products, trends in cigarette use, and trends in initiation of cigarette use. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/smoking09

Presents a picture of health issues related to smoking in England and covers topics such as smoking habits, behaviors and attitudes among adults and school children, smoking-related ill health and mortality and smoking-related costs. Reports that 21% of adults reported smoking in 2007 compared to 39% in 1980. From the Office of National Statistics.

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/170/170OccupationHTML.pdf

Reports that the highest rates of smoking were in the food preparation/serving and construction/extraction occupations, while the lowest rates were in the education, training, and library occupations. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2009-23144_PI.pdf

Text of the notice in the Federal Register about the ban on cigarettes with artificial or natural flavorings. The ban on candy and fruit flavored cigarettes is part of the federal campaign to prevent adolescent smoking. From the Food and Drug Administration.

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.cfm

Presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Also presents information related to mental health problems. Focuses on trends between 2002 and 2008. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://prevention.samhsa.gov/tobacco/synarreportfy2008.pdf

Reports that the national weighted average rate of tobacco sales to minors in 2008 was 9.9%, the lowest in 12 years. Offers statistics by state and analysis of effectiveness of legislation designed to reduce tobacco sales to minors. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm173222.htm

Press release which announces that laboratory analysis shows that e-cigarettes contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals. Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices with cartridges that contain nicotine. The e-cigarette turns nicotine and other chemicals into a vapor which is inhaled by the user. From the Food and Drug Administration.

http://www.ic.nhs.uk/webfiles/publications/sdd08fullreport/SDD_England_2008_full_report.pdf

Results of a survey of 7,800 secondary school pupils aged 11 to 15 at 264 English schools. Reports declines in smoking, alcohol use, and drug use. Pupils report greater family disapproval of smoking than of alcohol use. From the UK National Statistics Office.