Harry A Lando ^1*, Belinda Borrelli ², Laura Cousino Klein ³, Linda P. Waverley ⁴, Frances A Stillman ⁵, Jon D Kassel ⁶, Kenneth E Warner ⁷

¹ University of Minnesota, Division of Epidemiology
² Brown University
³ The Pennsylvania State University
⁴ Research for International Tobacco Control
⁵ Johns Hopkins University
⁶ University of Illinois at Chicago
⁷ University of Michigan

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: lando{at}epi.umn.edu.

	Abstract

Smoking prevalence is shifting from more- to less-developed countries. In higher-income countries, smoking surveillance data, tailored treatments, public health campaigns and research-based policy implementation have led to a decrease in tobacco use. In low- and middle-income countries, translating research into practice and policy is integral for tobacco control. We describe the landscape of existing resources, both financial and structural, to support global tobacco control research and strengthen research capacity in developing countries. We identify key organizations that support international efforts, provide examples of partnerships between developed and developing countries, and make recommendations for advancing global tobacco research. There is a need for increased commitment from organizations to support global tobacco control research.

Key Words: Global Health, Tobacco Control

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