Learning Objectives: Understand the role governmental entities and employees can play in supporting policy initiatives Describe the differences between education, policy development, advocacy and lobbying.
Abstract: According to the 2000 Surgeon General’s report on Reducing Tobacco Use, policy interventions are likely to have the greatest long-term, population impact. The science base for tobacco control policy interventions is very strong, and includes the recommendations of the Surgeon General’s reports as well as the tobacco-related recommendations of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services and the PHS Clinical Practice Guideline for the treatment of tobacco dependence. Government agencies play a critical role in ensuring that this science base is effectively translated into public health action. As indicated by the Institute of Medicine, policy development is an essential public health function. However, many public health agencies do not engage adequately in policy interventions. The purpose of this panel presentation is to share effective and appropriate strategies for engaging governmental entities in tobacco control policy initiatives, discuss successful policy initiatives at the state and local level, and analyze the factors that contributed to their success. In addition, the panel will seek to clarify the differences between policy development, advocacy and lobbying. The primary audience for this discussion is individuals working in tobacco control within state and local governments, but would also be beneficial for individuals who partner with state and local governmental organizations to support policy interventions. The panel will draw on the literature, their personal experiences and the lessons learned from state-based case study. The benefit to participants will be an enhanced understanding of their role in supporting policy interventions, as well as an understanding of the tools and resources that are available to assist them.
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