Churches, tobacco farmers, and community sustainability : insights from the tobacco south

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Presents an overview of the dilemma so-called "tobacco churches" face. These churches are found in tobacco growing regions, and often the congregation and the church itself are financially dependent on tobacco farming. Churches are conflicted over taking a strong stance against tobacco, due to the financial toll it would take on the community.

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/70000746/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

Comment: This article is an interesting read, demonstrating how communities can be so dependent on tobacco, and the challenge that can present to public health.