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Data sources: Published literature and published and unpublished material developed by nurses in their tobacco control initiatives.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.