Learning Objectives: Assess information regarding available funding for tobacco control activities. Identify ways involve diverse communities in tobacco control programs and policy change.
Abstract: Abstract: As the tobacco control field continues to evolve, especially with the infusion of new funding resources, national funders understand the importance of addressing the needs of and engaging populations that have been disproportionately burdened by tobacco use in America. The extent of this burden varies by population and is determined by several factors. These factors may include the extent to which certain populations are targeted by tobacco industry marketing, rates at which populations smoke throughout their lives, and the availability of resources to help them avoid or quit smoking. Changing demographics make it imperative that all communities work to change policies that effect poor health outcomes. New policy initiatives require states to develop coordinated grassroots involvement and sustainability by making tobacco policy a salient issue to community members.
Audience: Health professionals, public health administrators and coordinators, tobacco coalition members, and priority population tobacco control groups.
Key Points: The presentation will review: 1. Initiatives national funders undertake to address priority populations’ needs and engage them in policy change and service delivery. 2. Steps funders take to engage population groups in tobacco control efforts. 3. Ways current tobacco control efforts and coalitions can expand and diversify their agendas and their membership to include a policy component.
Educational Experience: Lecture and Discussion
Benefits: This session will address the importance of engaging priority populations in tobacco control efforts in an interactive setting and encourage lively forum discussion about overcoming barriers and challenges.
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