http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-455.pdf
Summarizes the evidence on the safety and quality of electronic cigarettes, explores some of the social issues raised, and reviews current United Kingdom and European Union regulation. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/StatesInBrief/2k14/Virginia_BHBarometer.pdf
Presents statistics on prevalence and treatment of substance abuse and mental health problems in Virginia. One of a series of state reports. See also States in Brief Report for Virginia. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/StatesInBrief/2K14/National_BHBarometer.pdf
Presents a set of substance use and mental health indicators drawn from various federal surveys for an overview of the nation’s behavioral health. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6302a2.htm
Provides the most recent national estimates of smoking among U.S. adults 18 and older and measures progress in smoking cessation against Healthy People 2020 goals. Finds that 18% of U.S. adults are current smokers. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/50-years-of-progress/index.html#fullreport
Reviews the health consequences of smoking and the progress made to reduce the number of smokers in America over the past 50 years. Also presents new findings on the numerous health effects of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. Asserts that 20 million Americans have died as a consequence of smoking since the first Surgeon General’s report was released in 1964. From the Office of the Surgeon General
http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/44906-HealthOptions.pdf
A reprint of Chapter 5 of the more comprehensive document, Options for Reducing the Deficit: 2014 to 2023. From the Congressional Budget Office
http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/content/pdf/1747-597X-8-37.pdf
The prevalence of smoking among incarcerated adults is 3-4 times higher than in the general population. This study explores factors associated with smoking prior to incarceration and one year after their release from jail. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis/earlyrelease/earlyrelease201309.pdf
Features statistics on a variety of health-related factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, medical care, health insurance status, psychological distress and more. From the National Center for Health Statistics