A framework for developing an evidence-based, comprehensive tobacco control program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco control is an area where the translation of evidence into policy would seem to be straightforward, given the wealth of epidemiological, behavioural and other types of research available. Yet, even here challenges exist. These include information overload, concealment of key (industry-funded) evidence, contextualization, assessment of population impact, and the changing nature of the threat.

Methods

In the context of Israel's health targeting initiative, Healthy Israel 2020, we describe the steps taken to develop a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. We elaborate on the following: a) scientific issues influencing the choice of tobacco control strategies; b) organization of existing evidence of effectiveness of interventions into a manageable form, and c

SUBMITTER: Rosen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2894826 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature