International efforts in tobacco control.
OBJECTIVES: To review international nursing involvement in tobacco control and discuss opportunities and challenges to enhance nurses' participation in decreasing tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. DATA SOURCES: Published literature and published and unpublished material developed by nurses in their tobacco control initiatives. CONCLUSION: Worldwide, nurses have been involved in tobacco control. However, many opportunities remain for involvement in the areas of education, research, and practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: There are numerous opportunities for nurses throughout the world to enhance their involvement in tobacco control.