Smoking and the U.S. Army

Abstract

Smoking and related health problems have been given high attention since 1964 when the Surgeon General linked smoking with lung cancer. Evidence has been published proving that both smoking and passive smoking cause an extraordinary number of deaths from cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. This paper summarizes evidence and concerns associated with the smoking problem. It addresses the effects of smoking and examines Army smoking policy and programs. It also explores the effects of passive smoking and describes initiatives taken by some federal and private agencies to protect nonsmokers from the effects of airborne smoke in the work place. Pending federal actions regarding environmental tobacco smoke are outlined. The author concludes with specific recommendations concerning the Army smoking and health program.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237312

Entities

People

  • Gerald R. Mcmanus

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Army Personnel
  • Classification
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Indoor Air Pollution
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Periodicals
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Students
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Political science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.