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This timely volume presents critical evidence on both the progress to date and the remaining challenges to reducing tobacco use globally. It offers evidence of public health interventions that have proven successful in diverse populations, notwithstanding the ongoing challenges of an aggressive industry that continues to expand its marketing and promotional activities. Using research that delves into tobacco industry documents, this volume also provides information on the tobacco industry's strategies and policies to promote and sell tobacco despite clear of the adverse health consequences of tobacco use. Part of APHA's Selection series, this volume has a completely new introduction by Dr. Lyndon Haviland and Dr. Cheryl G. Healton of the American Legacy Foundation that looks at past approaches and possible future areas of inquiry in this important health area. Excellent for classroom use.