Grassroots efforts to promote tobacco-free schools in rural Missouri

In 1990, the Missouri Department of Health established four cancer control coalitions as part of a National Cancer Institute technical capacity building grant. The attempts of one of these coalitions--the Northeast District Cancer Control Coalition--to promote tobacco-free schools are highlighted.

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1994-08, Vol.84 (8), p.1336-1337
Main Authors: Eischen, M H, Brownson, R C, Davis, J R, Cooperstock, L R, Crawford, R, Freeman, D, Howard, G, Michael, M J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cancer
Education
Grass roots movement
Health Policy
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Missouri
Public health
Rural areas
Rural Health
School Health Services - organization & administration
Schools
Smoking Prevention
Tobacco
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Summary:In 1990, the Missouri Department of Health established four cancer control coalitions as part of a National Cancer Institute technical capacity building grant. The attempts of one of these coalitions--the Northeast District Cancer Control Coalition--to promote tobacco-free schools are highlighted.
ISSN:0090-0036