From the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing
- Treattobacco.net
This site is a unique source of evidence-based data and practical support for the treatment of tobacco dependence. It is aimed at a wide range of professional groups including: physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, psychologists, researchers and policy makers.
- MedlinePlus - Smoking
- MedlinePlus - Passive smoking
- Cochrane Collaboration Tobacco Addictions Group
This part of the Cochrane Library site provides titles and abstracts of systematic reviews undertaken by this group. Full text accessible only to subscribers.
- BMJ Collected Resources - Public Health - Smoking
Full text of BMJ articles related to smoking from Jan 1998.
- Tobacco control: A blue chip investment in public health
The economic case and a detailed proposal for greater investment in tobacco control in Australia
- National Tobacco Campaign
A reference to all facets of the current national campaign, "Every cigarette is doing you damage" including background information and evaluation. Also includes the Quit Because You Can booklet on line and interactive help with quitting.
- Tobacco Control Supersite
This site is maintained by Professor Simon Chapman, a leading Australian and international tobacco control advocate. Great for finding out about the activities of the tobacco industry in Australia, as well as recently published press and journal articles.
- Action on Smoking and Health (Australia)
ASH is now producing a regular online newsletter for health professionals called Smoke Signals - Look under Information for Health professionals. It provides a monthly update aimed at keeping health professionals in tobacco control informed about the latest tobacco news, developments and issues. ASH is an advocacy organisation, based in Sydney, and provides links to information and resources, including tobacco legislation and litigation and fact sheets.
- ASH in the United Kingdom
A comprehensive site providing access to information on all aspects of smoking. Cessation policy documents and many full text reports are available for download.
While most people are aware that smoking is a risk to their health, may are unaware that smoking has a considerable effect on the mouth. Some of these effects are immediate, others take longer to appear.
The following links provide both general consumer information about smoking and oral health, and more detailed information suitable for students and health professionals.
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