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Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death and disease and the largest contributor to lung health problems worldwide. Globally, women and tobacco use is increasing. We are expanding our work on this theme to include lung health more generally, in recognition that while tobacco is implicated in numerous health problems including cardiovascular disease and many cancers, it is particularly significant as a cause of respiratory disease. For women, respiratory disease in general and COPD specifically, is a key emerging health concern in Canada. As tobacco use is the cause of up to 90% of COPD cases, it is obvious that we need to make explicit the link between tobacco and lung health in all its manifestations. Two major directions for this theme area in the coming year include integrating gender-based analysis into tobacco control efforts at all levels, but particularly internationally, as well as continuing to study smoking within the context of pregnancy.
Our Tobacco Research Program Brochure provides detailed descriptions of the current BCCEWH activities in this area.
For our tobacco-related publications you can visit our publications page or download our one-page publication list.
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