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The Cross-Cultural Workgroup on Tobacco

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Description

The Washington Department of Health convened a Cross-Cultural Workgroup on Tobacco to identify populations disparately affected by tobacco use. The membership includes representatives from organizations working with African American, American Indian, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender, pregnant, low-income, and faith-based populations. Washington is developing a strategic plan to identify and reduce tobacco-related disparities and a marketing plan to educate community leaders of diverse populations about the strategic plan and to engage them in its implementation.

Goal / Mission

The goal of this program is to reduce tobacco use among groups experiencing the most pronounced tobacco-related disparities.

Results / Accomplishments

During the strategic planning process, the state program funded six populations to assess their capacity and readiness to implement tobacco prevention and control activities and evaluated the strategic planning process.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
The Washington Department of Health
Primary Contact
No current contact information available
Topics
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Cancer
Organization(s)
The Washington Department of Health
Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Steps to a Healthier U.S.
Date of publication
2003
Location
Washington
Target Audience
Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities

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