International efforts in tobacco control.
OBJECTIVE
To review international nursing involvement in tobacco control and discuss opportunities and challenges to enhance nurses' participation in decreasing tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.


METHODS
Published literature and published and unpublished material developed by nurses in their tobacco control initiatives.


CONCLUSIONS
Worldwide, nurses have been involved in tobacco control. However, many opportunities remain for involvement in the areas of education, research, and practice.


CONCLUSIONS
There are numerous opportunities for nurses throughout the world to enhance their involvement in tobacco control.
Percival
Jennifer
J
Royal College of Nursing, Hertfordshire, UK.
Bialous
Stella Aguinaga
SA
Chan
Sophia
S
Sarna
Linda
L
D000349:Africa; D001208:Asia; D005060:Europe; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D007843:Latin America; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D012926:Social Control, Formal; D020340:Tobacco Use Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014944:World Health Organization