Equality, economy and local epidemiology: Keeping tobacco top of the agenda in your area
Author(s)
Ian Willmore, Bobbie Jacobson and Dr Mike Robinson
Presenter(s)
Dr Bobbie Jacobson Director, London Health Observatory
Dr Mike Robinson Joint Director of Public Health London Borough of Hounslow & NHS Hounslow
Allan Gregory Tobacco Control Manager, Kent Action on Health, Kent Public Health Department, Kent County Council
Abstract
In the future, local Councillors will be crucial in deciding public health priorities but few are familiar with the evidence base that has driven policy in the past. Tobacco advocates will need to make a compelling case but what are the arguments you can use to transform Councillors into tobacco control champions? This panel session will address three key issues and equip you with the data you need to keep tobacco control a top priority in your area.
• Improving the health of the poorest fastest: Smoking and health inequalities
• A compelling local picture: Making your case with local tobacco data
• Economy and effectiveness: The economic case for local tobacco policy
Participants will receive the handy guide to local tobacco advocacy and template presentations on the three key issues.
Source of funding: Presenters will use a broad range of data sources including the Local Tobacco Profiles for England.
