Preventing tobacco use in young people: strategies for the nurse practitioner.

: The use of tobacco is considered to be one of the most serious public health issues in America today. Each day thousands of young people start smoking or begin to use smokeless tobacco, both of which are known to increase the rate of illness, particularly heart disease and cancer. This article provides important and useful information in educating in health promotion strategies for the nurse practitioner working with families and communities to reduce tobacco use by young people.