Strong Research Base is Critical for Advancing Effective Tobacco Control Solutions

Statement of the American Lung Association

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2012) —

The American Lung Association congratulates the journal Tobacco Control on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. During its two decades of publishing, Tobacco Control has become an important source of evidence that has played an invaluable role to researchers, policymakers and advocates in making the case as to why tobacco control policies are so important in saving lives and saving money.
The Lung Association looks forward to more of its strong, thoughtful examinations of the day’s most pressing tobacco control issues.
This historic edition is available online at http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/current .

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About the American Lung Association Now in its second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. With your generous support, the American Lung Association is “Fighting for Air” through research, education and advocacy. For more information about the American Lung Association, a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity and holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1 800 LUNG USA (1 800 586 4872) or visit  www.lung.org .

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