Research

The National Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Legacy Foundation, established the Tobacco Research Network on Disparities with the mission of generating new research and translating it into action.

Visit NCI's site for detailed information about TReND's research projects and investigators.

The Communications Revolution and Health Inequalities in the 21st Century: Implications for Cancer Control
Are age of smoking initiation and purchasing patterns associated with menthol smoking?
Smoking and exposure to racial insults among multiethnic youth in Jujuy, Argentina
Perceived effectiveness of pictorial health warnings among Mexican youth and adults: a population-level intervention with potential to reduce tobacco-related inequities
Secondhand smoke exposure at home in rural China
TReND publishes supplement on tobacco-related inequalities in low- and middle-income countries
Multiple perspectives on tobacco use among youth with mental health disorders and addiction
Studying tobacco use in migrant farmworker populations: Challenges and recommendations
Tailoring tobacco treatment to meet the needs of American Indians
TReND explores smoking interventions among diverse populations

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A quotation reads: “The mission of TReND is to eliminate tobacco related disparities through transdisciplinary research that advocates the science, translates this scientific knowledge into practice, and informs public policy.” —“The Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND),” Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health