Industry has played a complex role in the rise of tobacco-related diseases in the United
States. The tobacco industry's activities, including targeted marketing, are arguably among …

Background: Among all racial and ethnic groups in the USA, African Americans bear the
greatest burden from tobacco related disease. The tobacco industry has been highly …

Tobacco documents research has developed into a thriving academic enterprise since its
inception in 1995. The technology supporting tobacco documents archiving, searching and …

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) addresses the social justice dimensions of
health disparities by engaging marginalized communities, building capacity for action, and …

Objective To determine what the tobacco industry knew about the potential effects of
menthol on smoking topography—how a person smokes a cigarette. Methods A snowball …

The role of melanin in nicotine uptake and metabolism has received little attention. Because
nicotine has been shown to accumulate in tissues containing melanin, exploring links …

Objective To examine what the tobacco industry knows about the potential effects menthol
may have on nicotine dependence. Methods A snowball strategy was used to systematically …

Nicotine's affinity for melanin-containing tissues may result from its precursor function in
melanin synthesis or the irreversible binding of melanin and nicotine. The objective of this …

Sensory perception is a key determinant of smoking behavior and, therefore, reinforcement
and addiction. The tobacco industry has conducted extensive research on the …

Purpose To explore why some African-American smokers choose not to use nicotine
replacement therapy (NRT) when attempting smoking cessation. Design and Setting …