Calverley M J, Seals R R
Department of Prosthodontics, The University of Texas Health Scienec Center at San Antonio, USA.
Tex Dent J. 1994 Jun;111(6):5, 7, 9-10.
The production and use of tobacco have been accepted parts of the American life-style for over 500 years. Tobacco use in the United States has gone through many stages over the years. The present article reviews the trends of tobacco use over the last 100 years and the public health strategies recently initiated to control tobacco use and promote public health. Finally, suggestions regarding the dentist's role in limiting tobacco use and promoting public health are presented.
500多年来，烟草的生产和使用一直是美国生活方式中被人们所接受的一部分。多年来，美国的烟草使用经历了许多阶段。本文回顾了过去100年烟草使用的趋势以及最近为控制烟草使用和促进公众健康而启动的公共卫生策略。最后，提出了关于牙医在限制烟草使用和促进公众健康方面作用的建议。
