Cigarette Use among Adults Employed Full Time, by Occupational Category

摘要

In the United States, smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and contributes to the chronic illnesses of millions of individuals. To address this public health crisis, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (H.R. 1256), which granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority over tobacco products, was enacted in June 2009. One of the stated purposes of the act is to promote cessation to reduce disease risk and the social costs associated with tobacco-related diseases. The workplace often is seen as a prime location for smoking cessation programs. Up-to-date information on cigarette use among occupational groups may assist in the development and refinement of cessation efforts in the workplace.