Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs
Author | : Terry F. Pechacek |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 2001-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788183973 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788183974 |
Rating | : 4/5 (974 Downloads) |
Download or read book Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs written by Terry F. Pechacek and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death & disease. Implementing comprehensive tobacco control programs (TCP) produces substantial reductions in tobacco use. States should establish TCP that are comprehensive, sustainable, & accountable. This document draws upon best practicesÓ determined by analyses of State TCP. This best practicesÓ address nine components of comprehensive TCP: community programs to reduce tobacco use; chronic disease programs to reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases; school programs; enforcement; statewide programs; cessation programs; counter-marketing; surveillance & evaluation; & administration & management.