Policies and Guidelines

The Scottish Executive published the first action plan designed specifically for Scotland 'A breath of fresh air for Scotland: improving Scotland's health: the challenge tobacco control action plan' in January 2004. 

Below you will find a collection of health policies and guidelines of relevance to tobacco and Scotland arranged in alphabetical order.

	NHS Health Scotland Statement on NICE Public Health Guidance on smoking cessation services in primary care, pharmacies, local authorities and workplaces, particularly for manual working groups, pregnant women and hard to reach communities NHS Health Scotland Statement on NICE Public Health Programme Guidance
	Scotland performs This website gives you the latest information on how Scotland is performing on a range of topics affecting all aspects of Scottish life. The Scottish Government monitors performance against National Indicators, including several smoking-related targets.
	Scotland's future is smoke free: a smoking prevention action plan This action plan sets out a programme of measures designed specifically to dissuade children and young people from smoking. It builds upon and responds to the report, 'Towards a Future without Tobacco' (November 2006) from an Expert Group, which considered a wide range of evidence from national and international research. The consultations undertaken on the Expert Group's recommendations also provide a clear mandate for the action proposed.
	Scotland's future is smoke free: a smoking prevention action plan Published by the Scottish Government in 2008, this action plan builds upon and responds to the report, 'Towards a Future without Tobacco'. This action plan sets out a programme of measures designed specifically to dissuade children and young people from smoking.
	Scottish cancer plan - cancer in Scotland: action for change Produced by the Scottish Executive in 2001 this resource is an action plan on cancer on Scotland.
	Scottish health plan, our national health: a plan for action, a plan for change Published in 2000 by the Scottish Executive this document sets out a radical programme of investment and reform designed to improve Scotland's health and improve services.
	Scottish mortality in a European context Published by ScotPHO, this site compares Scottish mortality data with that of a selection of other European countries. Includes mortality comparisons for lung cancer and ischaemic heart disease.
	Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics is the Scottish Governments on-going programme to improve the availability, consistency and accessibility of small area statistics in Scotland.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: advertising Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Motions on tobacco advertising.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: anti-smoking campaigns/events Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on anti-smoking campaigns and events.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: EU policies Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on EU policies on tobacco.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: FCTC Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: fire-safe cigarettes Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Motions on fire-safe cigarettes.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: government strategy on tobacco Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on government strategy on tobacco.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: health impacts of tobacco use Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on the health impacts of tobacco use.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: investment in tobacco industry Provide the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on investment in the tobacco industry.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: public places Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on smoking in public places.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: smoking bans Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on smoke-free policies and legislation.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: tobacco industry Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on the tobacco industry.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: tobacco policy in Scottish Parliament Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary motions on tobacco policy in the Scottish Parliament.
	Scottish parliamentary motions: underage sales of tobacco Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on the underage sales of tobacco taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: cost of smoking Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on the cost of smoking taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: fire safety Provides the full- text of Scottish Parliamentary Questions and Answers on fires caused by smoking materials and fire-safe cigarettes.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: government strategy on tobacco Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Answers on government strategy on tobacco taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: passive smoking Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on passive smoking taken from the Scottish Parliament's written answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: smoking cessation Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on smoking cessation taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: smoking in public places Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on smoking in public places taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: tobacco advertising Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on tobacco advertising taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: tobacco policy in the Scottish Parliament Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on tobacco policy in the Scottish Parliament taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers Report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: tobacco related mortality Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on tobacco related mortality taken from the Scottish Parliament's Written Answers Report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: tobacco taxation Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on tobacco taxation taken from the Scottish Parliaments written answers.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: underage sales of tobacco Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on the underage sales of tobacco taken from the Scottish Parliament's written answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: women/men Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on women and men and tobacco taken from the Scottish Parliaments Written Answers report.
	Scottish parliamentary questions: young people Provides the full-text of Scottish Parliamentary Written Questions and Answers on young people and tobacco in the Scottish Parliament taken from the Scottish Parliaments Written Answers report.
	Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) - National Report 2008 The survey is part of the biennial series of secondary school surveys on smoking, drinking and drug use commissioned by the Scottish Executive. The survey collects a large amount of data on the prevalence, attitudes and behaviour of young people in regard to smoking, drinking and drug use.
	Scottish Tobacco Control Alliance This webpage provides information on the Scottish Tobacco Control Alliance (STCA) which is coordinated by ASH Scotland. The STCA is a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral body of over 120 organisations concerned with the impact of tobacco on Scotland and its people. It provides ongoing opportunities for information exchange and a voice for those working in the tobacco field to influence policy development.
	Second annual independent evaluation of New York's tobacco control program This report evaluates the second year of the state of New York's Tobacco Control Program.
	Secondhand smoke: review of the evidence since 1998: update of evidence on health effects of secondhand smoke Provides access to the updated SCOTH report on the health effects of passive smoking.
	Service providers' views on tobacco work with three inequalities groups Produced as part of ASH Scotland's tobacco and inequalities project, this report focuses on interviews with service providers.
	Smoke free Europe make economic sense: a report on the economic aspects of smoke free policies This 2005 report, published by Smoke Free Europe Partnership, examines the cost effectiveness of comprehensive smoke free policies. The first part focuses on the economics of smoke free polices and the second focuses on the economic impact to bars and restaurants
	Smoke-free bars and restaurants in Norway This report evaluates smoke-free bars and restaurants in Norway. This report covers compliance with the law, attitudes towards it, ETS expsoure, theeconomic impact on the hospitality industry and the effect on tobacco habits.
	Smoke-free Europe: reviewing progress, prescribing action In this document by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre, doctors' leaders from eight countries around the world describe the sucess of smoke-free legislation.
	Smoke-free legislation and hospitalisations for acute coronary syndrome The number of admissions for acute coronary syndrome decreased after the implementation of smoke-free legislation. A total of 67% of the decrease involved nonsmokers. However, fewer admissions among smokers also contributed to the overall reduction.
	Smoke-free policy template Sample smoke-free policy for a business by the Scottish Executive
	Smoke-free Scotland: guidance on smoking policies for the NHS, local authorities and care service providers Published in December 2005, this document provides guidance for each local authority, NHS body and care service provider in Scotland to ensure that they are compliant with regulations of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005. This document supercedes: "Tobacco at work: guidelines for local authorities"
	Smoke-free workplaces in Ireland a one-year review This report is a review of Ireland's smoke-free legsialtion one year after it came into force. The report covers the areas of compliance, public support and the health benefits.
	Smoke-free world: doctors' notes on clean air laws In this document by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre, doctors' leaders from eight countries around the world describe the success of smoke-free legislation.
	Smoking and reproductive life Brief guide on the impact of smoking on sexual, reproductive and child health, published in 2004. Based on the joint report by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre and the BMA Board of Science and Education.
	Smoking and surgery poster Produced by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this poster illustrates the effect of smoking on surgery
	Smoking and surgery: a review for surgeons and anaesthesiologists Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this review examines the effects of smoking on surgery
	Smoking and surgery: a review for surgeons and anaesthesiologists slide show Produced by the Tobacco Control Resouce Centre this PowerPoint slide show reviews the effects of smoking on surgery
	Smoking and the endocrine system poster Produced by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this poster illustrates the effect of smoking on certain conditions of the endocrine system.
	Smoking and the endocrine system: a review for endocrinologists Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this review examines the effects of cigarette smoking on certain conditions related to changes in the endocrine system.
	Smoking and the endocrine system: a review for endocrinologists slide show Produced by the Tobacco Control Resouce Centre this PowerPoint slide show reviews the effects of smoking on the endocrine system.
	Smoking and the eye health: a review for opthalmologists Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this review examines the effects of cigarette smoking on eye health.
	Smoking and the eye poster Produced by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this poster illustrates the effect of smoking on the eye.
	Smoking and the eye: a review for opthalmologists Produced by the Tobacco Control Resouce Centre this PowerPoint slide show reviews the effects of smoking on the eye
	Smoking and the vascular system poster Produced by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this poster illustrates the effecs of smoking on the vascular system.
	Smoking and the vascular system: a review for vascular specialists Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this review examines the effects of smoking on vascular system
	Smoking and the vascular system: a review for vascular specialists slide show Produced by the Tobacco Control Resouce Centre this PowerPoint slide show reviews the effects of smoking on the vascular system
	Smoking and women's reproductive health poster Produced by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this poster illustrates the effect of smoking on the reproductive health of women
	Smoking and women's reproductive health: a review for gynaecologists and obstetricians Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre this review examines the effects of cigarette smoking on the reproductive health of women
	Smoking and women's reproductive health: a review for gynaecologists and obstetricians slide show Produced by the Tobacco Control Resouce Centre this PowerPoint slide show reviews the effects of smoking on the reproductive health of women.
	Smoking cessation guidelines for Scotland: 2004 update Jointly produced by NHS Health Scotland and ASH Scotland in November 2004. These guidelines make recommendations for the organisation and implementation of clinical interventions to promote smoking cessation in Scotland. Intended for use by health professionals and health planners at all levels.
	Smoking Cessation Service Research Network (SCSRN) The Smoking Cessation Service Research Network (SCSRN) is a co-operative of UK Smoking Cessation Services who are interested in being involved in research to develop their own performance and determine best practice nationally. Its aim is to facilitate high quality research that will improve clinical practice. It arises from the observation that many of the services are carrying out, or wish to carry out, research to evaluate and improve their practice but in many cases lack the capacity to complete and disseminate it. The SCSRN is being coordinated by the Cancer Research UK Health Behaviour Research Centre at University College London. The cooperative is open to any service with a commitment to delivering a high quality service and rigorous collection of information necessary to determine effectiveness. Involvement in research can be as little or as much as each service wishes.
	Smoking cessation services in primary care, pharmacies, local authorities and workplaces, particularly for manual working groups, pregnant women and hard to reach communities Reducing the prevalence of smoking among people in routine and manual groups, some minority ethnic groups and disadvantaged communities will help reduce health inequalities more than any other measure to improve the public's health. Although NHS Stop Smoking Services have helped large numbers of people to quit smoking, smoking cessation rates are still lower among people in routine and manual groups compared with those in higher socioeconomic groups. In particular, pregnant women in routine and manual groups and those aged 20 or under may need additional support to give up smoking.
	Smoking cessation update 2007 This paper updates on guidance and recent developments since the Smoking Cessation Guidelines for Scotland: 2004 Update (NHS Health Scotland and ASH Scotland 2004). Developments that are expected to give guidance within the next year are also included.
	Smoking in public places consultation briefing ASH Scotland briefings are produced using published research evidence. This briefing paper summarises the main legislative points of a comprehensive ban on smoking in public places in Scotland.
	Smoking in public places: a consultation on reducing exposure to second hand smoke key findings of Responses to a Public Consultation This report presents the key findings of the Scottish Executive's public consultation on smoking in public places which took place during the summer of 2004.
	Smoking in Scotland Factsheets providing details of smoking rates at Scottish Parliamentary constituency and local authority level. Also included are the numbers of deaths attributed to smoking and smoking in the first trimester of pregnancy at health board level and the smoking prevalence of teenagers at a nationwide level. In addition, these factsheets give information about some of the smoking prevention, education, and cessation work that is being carried out at a local level across Scotland.
	Smoking kills: a white paper on tobacco Published in December 1998 by the Department of Health, this white paper describes a range of tobacco control measures for the United Kingdom.
	Smoking policies for workplaces: a simple guide Produced by NHS Health Scotland, this guide provides employers with advice and information on setting up a smoking policy.
	Smoking, giving up and mental health A factsheet is intended for professionals and students who want to know more about the relationship between smoking and mental health and to support people they work with in giving up smoking, should they wish to do so. A lot of the information in this factsheet is also useful for people experiencing mental distress and their family, friends and carers.
	Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 Provides access to the full text of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005
	Smoking: how you can help your pregnant partner to give up smoking Produced by NHS Health Scotland in 2006, this guide aimed at partners of pregnant women provides information helping their pregnant partner to stop smoking and advice on stopping smoking.
	Smoking-attributable deaths in Scotland, by SIMD quintile, 2000-04 This document provides estimates of smoking-attributable deaths in Scotland, divided into Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) quintiles, for the period 2000-2004. By using the approach developed by Peto, Lopez et al, it shows how the proportion of smoking-attributable deaths decreases from the most deprived quintile (fifth) to the least deprived quintile. Statistics are also given for smokingattributable deaths by gender, selected causes of death and key age groups within each SIMD quintile.)
	SPICe briefing 04/100: Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Bill: smoking ban in certain wholly enclosed public places Briefing paper produced by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre, which discusses the key issues associated with smoke-free legislation in Scotland.
	SPICe briefing 05/25: smoking in children and young people: a comparative paper Briefing paper produced by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre, which provides information on smoking in young people, and outlines the public health strategies that have been used in Scotland, England, Wales and the Nordic countries.
	SPICe briefing 05/35: sales of tobacco to under-age persons: variations of age limit Briefing paper produced by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre which provides information on the issues surrounding the variations in age restrictions to prevent youth access to tobacco.
	SPICe briefing 05/68: draft prohibition of smoking in certain premises regulations Provides acces to a briefing by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) which was written to support the Health Committe in its evidence session on 15th November 2005.
	SPICe research note 01/105: The Tobacco and Promotion (Scotland) Bill Research note published by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) which provides background information on the Tobacco and Promotion (Scotland) Bill.
	Standards for smoking cessation training in Scotland Published by ASH Scotland in December 2003, these standards are aimed at anyone who develops, delivers and commissions training in brief advice for smoking cessation in Scotland, and training for specialist cessation support covering one-to-one and group work.
	Statistics from the national monitoring of NHS smoking cessation services. This report presents information on clients attempting to quit smoking with the help of NHS smoking cessation services, and quit outcomes, during the 2006 calendar year. This is the first annual report from the national monitoring of NHS smoking cessation services in Scotland.
	Statistics: lung cancer deaths in Scotland - 10 year trends This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on 10 year trends in deaths from lung cancer in Scotland.
	Statistics: death and disease - key facts on tobacco-related deaths and disease in Scotland This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on tobacco-related deaths and disease in Scotland.
	Statistics: deaths from chronic obstructive lower respiratory diseases (including bronchitis and emphysema but not asthma) in Scotland - 10 year trends This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on 10 year trends in deaths from Chronic Obstuctive Lower Respiratory diseases in Scotland.
	Statistics: deaths from ischaemic heart diseases in Scotland - 10 year trends This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on 10 year trends in deaths from Ischaemic heart diseases in Scotland.
	Statistics: deaths from lung/breast cancer in women in Scotland - 10 year trends Produced by ASH Scotland this webpage provides statistics on 10 year trends in deaths from lung cancer and breast cancer in women in Scotland.
	Statistics: smoking rates - 13 year olds Produced by ASH Scotland this webpage provides statistics on smoking and 13 year olds in Scotland.
	Statistics: smoking rates - 15 year olds This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on smoking and 15 year olds in Scotland.
	Statistics: smoking rates - adults This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on adult smoking rates in Scotland and includes UK comparisions.
	Statistics: smoking trends - children This ASH Scotland webpage provides statistics on trends in smoking amongst 13 and 15 year olds in Scotland.
	Stop smoking support in HM Prisons: the impact of nicotine replacement therapy. Executive summary and best practice checklist Funded by the Department of Health and authored by the Institute of Social Marketing, this document provides a summary and best practice checklist of a study which aimed to gather evidence and insight into the impact of nicotine replacement therapy in HM Prisons.
	Strategy for smoking cessation training in Scotland Published by ASH Scotland this strategy for smoking cessation training in Scotland outlines developmental requirements in the field of cessation training, and outlines the future work that PATH and other key stakeholders can take to meet these requirements. It also makes recommendations for further investment and outlines the resources necessary to ensure that smoking cessation training in Scotland is of a consistently high standard and available to the widest possible groups of professionals.
	Stroke - managed knowledge network Provides access to the NHS Scotland e-Library Managed Knowledge Network (MKN) on stroke.
	Studies have shown that as little as 30 minutes of secondhand smoke exposure, similar to that in bars and restaurants, are enough to damage the endothelium [internal walls] of the arteries Research presented at the World Congress of Cardiology by Dr. Joaquin Barnoya, who was recently appointed professor in the Department of Surgery at Washington University, St Louis, Missouri. (Link to article in Spanish)
	Tackling smoking in Glasgow: final report Produced by researchers at the University of Glasgow for the Glasgow Centre for Population Health in 2006, this full-text report examines the Glasgow Tobacco Strategy and assesses outcomes from the city's smoking cessation services.
	Targets for smoking reduction in Scotland ASH Scotland information relating to HEAT targets and local authority targets for reductions in smoking in Scotland
	The aftershock of deindustrialisation: trends in mortality in Scotland and other parts of Europe This 2008 report published by GCPH and NHS Health Scotland reveals the 'aftershock of deindustrialisation' in Scotland by comparing Scotland's health with that of other comparable regions in Europe.
	The Draft Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006: Consultation Document. Response from ASH Scotland. ASH Scotland's submission to the Northern Ireland Government's proposal for a draft Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
	The health and economic impact of New York's Clean Indoor Air Act This report by the New York State Department of Health examines the health and economic impact of the Clean Indoor Air Act. Compliance with the law, public support for the law and attitudes towards secondhand smoke are also discussed.
	The health consequences of involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke: a report of the Surgeon General This page provides access to the 2006 US Surgeon General's report into the the health effects of exposure to secondhand smoke. Also available from this page is an executive summary of the report, an easy-to-read guide summarising the report and a number of factsheets on secondhand smoke.
	The human cost of tobacco, passive smoking: doctors speak out on behalf of patients Case studies of death, disability and disease caused by second-hand smoke. A 2005 report by the British Medical Association.
	The impact of DH funded provision of NRT in HM Prisons. Revised findings Funded by the Department of Health and authored by the Institute of Social Marketing, this study aimed to gather evidence and insight into the impact of this specially-funded nicotine replacement therapy.
	The Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 Provides access to the regulations which accompany the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005.
	The role of national policies intended to regulate adolescent smoking in explaining the prevalence of daily smoking: a study of adolescents from 27 European countries This study seeks to examine whether contextual factors influence adolescents' daily smoking. A focus was placed on three modifiable policies operating at a national level, non-smoking policy at educational facilities, price and minimum age for buying tobacco.
	The smoke is clearing: anniversary report 2005 This report is a review of the initial data on the impact of New Zealand's Smoke-free Environments Law change.
	'The Smokey Joe story' exploration of an innovative approach in smoking cessation: final report Smokey Joe is one of 11 local pilot projects funded through Partnership Action on Tobacco and Health (PATH) to reduce either the number of pregnant women or people faced with health inequalities who smoke. This final report explores the actual practice and the key characteristics of an innovative smoking cessation service in a mixed income community in the West of Scotland.
	The snus experience Lessons from Norway, Sweden and Canada on the public health consequences
	The state of smoke-free New York City: a one year review This report reviews the economic impact of New York City's Smoke-Free Air Act.
	The tobacco industry documents: what they are, what they tell us and how to search them This is a manual about the tobacco industry documents released by US-based tobacco companies as a result of lawsuits filed against them in the USA.(full text 1.69MB)
	The unwelcome guest: how Scotland invited the tobacco industry to smoke outside This ASH Scotland report shows how the campaign to go smoke-free was won, and how the tobacco industry tried everything it could to stop smoke-free legislation being made.
	Tobacco 18: the law for selling tobacco has changed Aimed at teenagers this Department of Health website provides information on the change in law for selling tobacco which makes it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 18.
	Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 Provides access to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002
	Tobacco age change This Department of Health website provides information for retailers on the change to the law for selling tobacco which makes it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 in England and Wales.
	Tobacco and inequalities project: needs assessment research summary report As part of ASH Scotland's tobacco and inequalities project ASH Scotland have undertaken a needs assessment in relation to the themes of tobacco and mental health, older adults and ethnicity. The research explores the main issues and identifies priorities for action.
	Tobacco and mental health: a literature review Produced by ASH Scotland as part of the tobacco and inequalities project, this literature review discusses the key issues pertinent to tobacco use amongst adults with mental health difficulties in Scotland.
	Tobacco documents online Provides access to hundreds of thousands of tobacco industry documents released through the Master Settlement Agreement.
	Tobacco Factfile: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Short guide to the WHO FCTC, the first international treaty for public health. Published by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre.
	Tobacco facts: A resource pack for teachers, youth workers and those working with children and young people on tobacco issues The Tobacco Facts was developed to offer an up-to-date resource on tobacco education for teachers. The pack includes a planning grid for teachers with factsheets and suggested classoom activities. Published 2008.
	Tobacco news in Scotland Provides access to the ASH Scotland Daily Bulletins. The bulletin contains news items and Parliamentary news on smoking and tobacco, with particular relevance to Scotland.
	Tobacco or health in the European Union: past, present and future. The ASPECT consortium report This 2004 ASPECT report presents an analysis of tobacco control policy in the European Union and presents the health and economic costs of smoking in the EU. It also reviews the effectiveness of tobacco control policies and analyses how the tobacco industry sought to undermine these policies.
	Tobacco papers Produced by NHS Health Scotland and the Centre for Tobacco Control Research this resource offers access to documents from advertising agencies used by the UK tobacco industry between 1994 and 1999.
	Tobacco smoke concentrations in cars Background information on smoking in cars from the Ontario Medical Association
	Tobacco smoking in Scotland: an epidemiology briefing This briefing looks at how tobacco impacts on the population health of Scotland, why people take up smoking and continue to smoke, and what might be done to curb the epidemic. Using the latest available data, it estimates the size of the problem; discusses why it matters; and presents trends in smoking over time. Variation in smoking prevalence within the Scottish population, and international comparisons, are also shown. The briefing then discusses factors that help determine smoking status and details measures that may help tackle the problem. It concludes with some final remarks on the continuing challenge posed by tobacco.
	Tobacco under the microscope: the doctors' manifesto for global tobacco control 130 Medical Associations worldwide endorsed this manifesto, which was developed to make the case for a robust and evidence-based Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The Manifesto outlines five key measures for effective tobacco control: health warnings, ending misleading claims of safer cigarettes, tax increases, ending tobacco advertising, and protection from second-hand smoke.
	Tobacco use Published on the web by ScotPHO, this site provides information on smoking and tobacco, including smoking prevalence statistics and national targets.
	Tobacco use: adult European comparison Published on the web by ScotPHO, this document provides a comparison of European smoking rates in adults, using data from WHO.
	Tobacco use: smoking among young people Published on the Web by ScotPHO, this document provides information on smoking behaviour of young people in Scotland, and includes a chart illustration.
	Tobacco use: young people European comparison Published on the Web by ScotPHO, this site provides information from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, which was conducted in 2001/02 and compares smoking rates in 41 countries.
	Tobacco: deadly in any form or disguise Published by the World Health Organization to mark World No Tobacco Day 2006 this report highlights that all tobacco products are harmful and addictive, outlines how the tobacco industry has undermined attempts to assess the harm caused by tobacco and calls on governments to enact stronger and wide regulation of tobacco products.
	Tobacco: topic search This is a prepared literature search of the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database on tobacco and smoking, created by the US National Cancer Institute.
	TobReg - advisory note waterpipe tobacco smoking: health effects, research needs and recommended actions by regulators This advisory note addresses the growing concerns about the increasing prevalence and potential health effects of tobacco smoking using waterpipes, a practice which dates back for at least four centuries in Africa and Asia. The note will provide guidance to WHO Member States and other research agencies interested in a more thorough understanding of the health effects of waterpipe smoking.
	Toward smoke-free public places The health effects of second-hand smoke and the case for smoke-free public places. Joint policy briefing report by the Tobacco Control Resource Centre and the BMA Board of Science and Education.
	Towards a future without tobacco Report of the Smoking Prevention Working Group, a short-life expert group established by the Scottish Executive to make recommendations on how to reduce smoking among young Scots. Published in November 2006.
	Turning a new leaf: women, tobacco, and the future Published by the International Network of Women Against Tobacco (INWAT) in June 2006, this report examines womens use of tobacco in different social contexts, highlights the health effects of using tobacco and describes womens role in tobacco production and marketing.
	WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Provides access to the World Health Organization's webpage on the FCTC.
	WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2008 - The MPOWER package This landmark new report presents the first comprehensive worldwide analysis of tobacco use and control efforts. It provides countries with a roadmap to reverse the devastating global tobacco epidemic that could kill up to one billion people by the end of this century.
	WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation The Tobacco Free Initiative announces the release of a WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation. This report presents policy recommendations on the contents and design features of tobacco products, their relationship to dependence potential and consumer appeal; candy-flavoured tobacco products; biomarkers of tobacco exposure and resulting health effects; and, maximum limits for tobacco smoke toxicants. The Study Group hopes that these recommendations will be useful to WHO Member States, and national policymakers and regulators. The English printed version is now available, and the other UN language versions will be available soon.
	WHO tobacco control database Provides access to information on smoking prevalence and tobacco control policies in WHO European Member States.
	Women, low income and smoking: breaking down the barrier Funded by the Health Education Board for Scotland the ASH Scotland project Women, Low Income and Smoking aimed to explore new ways of working to address smoking reduction among women living on low income. The Executive summary, conclusions and recommendations of the project are available here.
	Working for a smokefree future Working for a Smokefree Future, is the first report to detail the benefits of smokefree workplaces on workers and employers. The report finds that the only effective protection for workers is 100% smokefree workplaces. Smokefree workplace policies are popular: they save businesses money, improve worker health, and are easily enforced
	Workplace smoking policies in Scotland Published by NHS Scotland in 2005, this report examines the provision of smoking policies in commercial workplaces in Scotland.