The Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND)

In addition to reviewing the existing science and highlighting gaps in the knowledge base, one outcome of this conference was development and articulation of a research agenda for eliminating tobacco related health disparities. 1 Another important outcome of this conference was explicit recognition...

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 2006-09, Vol.60 (suppl 2), p.ii3-ii4
Main Author: Clayton, Richard R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Collaboration
Epidemiology
Female
Health care
Health disparities
Health Services Research
Heterogeneity
Humans
Medical research
Population
Public Policy
Research methodology
Researchers
Science
Scientists
Smoking Prevention
Socioeconomic factors
Studies
Tobacco
United States
Women
Working groups
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Summary:In addition to reviewing the existing science and highlighting gaps in the knowledge base, one outcome of this conference was development and articulation of a research agenda for eliminating tobacco related health disparities. 1 Another important outcome of this conference was explicit recognition that tobacco related health disparities are very complex and exist at many levels, thus requiring a transdisciplinary perspective. 2- 5 This led the National Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the American Legacy Foundation to establish the Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND). While there has been some progress made in reporting tobacco related disparities, many questions remain about the epidemiology and aetiology of these disparities, and the amount of heterogeneity that exists between and within various population groups. [...]little is known about the ways in which differences in tobacco use patterns and norms, and their effects, lead to disparities in health and other outcomes.
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.2006.052472