The landscape in global tobacco control research: a guide to gaining a foothold.
Smoking prevalence is shifting from more- to less-developed countries. In higher-income countries, smoking surveillance data, tailored treatments, public health campaigns, and research-based policy implementation have led to a decrease in tobacco use. In low- and middle-income countries, translating research into practice and policy is integral for tobacco control. We describe the landscape of existing resources, both financial and structural, to support global tobacco control research and strengthen research capacity in developing countries. We identify key organizations that support international efforts, provide examples of partnerships between developed and developing countries, and make recommendations for advancing global tobacco research. There is a need for increased commitment from organizations to support global tobacco control research.
Lando
Harry A
HA
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, 1300 South Second St, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015, USA. lando@epi.umn.edu
Borrelli
Belinda
B
Klein
Laura C
LC
Waverley
Linda P
LP
Stillman
Frances A
FA
Kassel
Jon D
JD
Warner
Kenneth E
KE
D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000191:economics*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005381:Financing, Organized; D014943:Global Health; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies / Q000145:classification*; D011640:Public Policy; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*