The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The primary goal of the AHCPR is to support research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services. Information on research findings, consumer health, evidence reports, and technical reviews is presented at this site. (
http://www.ahcpr.gov
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a leading organization devoted to controlling the spread of cancer. The site provides information related to all types of cancers, cancer treatment, survivorship, risk factors, and general cancer facts. (
http://www.cancer.org
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The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit agency devoted to research and education on coronary heart disease (CHD) and other cardiovascular diseases. This site provides an interactive assessment of CHD risk based on some of the established modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. (
http://www.americanheart.org/
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The American Lung Association (ALA) is considered to be a great resource for information related to lung diseases. The ALA has assumed a leading role in the fight against tobacco. They provide programs and research grants focused on helping smokers quit. At this site is late breaking news on asthma, tobacco, environmental health, and lung diseases. (
http://www.lungusa.org
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This website provides information on tobacco use and children. Information includes: federal initiatives, research and facts, and special reports. (
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
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This is a link from the drkoop.com site that is dedicated to health and wellness issues. There is a "risk profiler" and a "my profile" feature that helps a person determine the kind of smoker they are their current tobacco use and associated risk. There is also a section on facts and figures that can guide a person to reducing or quitting smoking. (
http://www.drkoop.com/tobacco
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The original Surgeon General's Report on Smoking was released in 1964 and had a major influence on the populations awareness of the health risks of tobacco. The recent report provides updated information on health risks and detailed reviews on the effectiveness of various smoking cessation strategies. (
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco
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This website provides information on quitting smoking. It provides reasons and tips for quitting as well as a questionnaire to assist a person with quitting. (
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/consquits.htm
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This website provides information on quitting smoking. It provides reasons and tips for quitting as well as a questionnaire to assist a person with quitting. The website also provides information on talking to an expert about quitting. (
http://www.smokefree.gov
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