Tobacco Control in State Cancer Plans
Author Information
Author(s): Mande Jerold R, Kilfoy Briseis A, Suchanek Hudmon Karen
Primary Institution: Yale University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
To estimate the extent to which tobacco control activities in state cancer control plans incorporate CDC recommendations.
Conclusion
The extent to which tobacco control is addressed in state comprehensive cancer control plans varies widely, revealing opportunities for improvement.
Supporting Evidence
- The state plans addressed a mean of 5.6 of the 9 recommendations from Best Practices.
- Nearly one half of state plans (48.7%) addressed funding for tobacco control.
- The recommendation on cessation programs was the most commonly addressed (86.8%).
- Only one in four state plans delineated specific, measurable funding objectives.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well states are following guidelines to control tobacco use in their cancer plans, and found that many states could do better.
Methodology
Analyzed 39 state comprehensive cancer control plans to assess incorporation of CDC tobacco control recommendations.
Potential Biases
Political resistance and tobacco industry efforts may influence the extent to which recommendations are implemented.
Limitations
The analysis did not reveal the relative importance or effectiveness of individual recommendations and was subject to interpretation.
Participant Demographics
39 states included in the analysis.
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