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
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2012SummNatFindDetTables/Index.aspx
Presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Also covers national estimates related to mental health. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6235a6.htm?s_cid=mm6235a6_w
Describes what electronic cigarettes are, the trend in their use by young people, and the reasons for concern. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/docs/2012-Annual-Synar-Report.pdf
Reports a national weighted average rate of tobacco sales to minors as reported by the states at 9.1%, the second lowest retailer violation rate in the program’s history. Includes state statistics on retailer violation rates. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/12_0327.htm
Reports that smoke-free laws did not have an adverse economic effect on restaurants in the states sampled. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db126.pdf
Presents trends in environmental tobacco smoke exposure over a recent decade and describes differences by sex, race, ethnicity, income, and age group. From the National Center for Health Statistics