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| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| 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. |
| Categories |
Health / Substance Abuse
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 |
State: Washington |
| Primary Contact |
No current contact information available
|
| Target Audience |
Women, Racial / Ethnic Minorities |
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