title: The global epidemic of tobacco and cancer.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide a global context for understanding the epidemic of tobacco-induced disease, and the need for nursing action.
  
  
  METHODS
  International cancer and tobacco statistics; published articles.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Tobacco use is a global problem and a significant issue for cancer control. The efforts of health professionals, especially those concerned about cancer, are needed to confront this epidemic.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Worldwide action of nurses, the largest group of health professionals, is critical in preventing tobacco use, helping with tobacco cessation, and decreasing exposure to second-hand smoke.
authors.affiliation: UCLA School of Nursing, 700 Tiverton Ave, Box 956918, Factor 4-262, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6918, USA.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sarna
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Cooley
authors.forename: Leda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Danao
mesh_terms: D014943:Global Health; D006266:Health Education / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D020340:Tobacco Use Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control