Cancer Risk and the Epidemic of Smokeless Tobacco in the U.S. Fire Service

There is an alarmingly high rate of smokeless tobacco (SLT) use in the fire service; this increases the cancer risk in a group already at heightened risk. We developed an occupationally-tailored intervention for the fire service, called FIRE-SLT, to promote SLT cessation among firefighters. We are currently evaluating the effectiveness of FIRE-SLT and have already seen some promising results.

NDRI-USA Scientist: Dr. Nattinee Jitnarin

Funded by American Cancer Society

Project Duration: 07/01/2016 – 06/30/2021