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New Special Report: A Model for Assessing Gaps in Smoking Cessation Systems and Services in a Local Public Health Unit
In 2006 a vision for smoking cessation in Ontario was developed, providing a basis for evaluating the adequacy of the existing system. Those responsible for tobacco control need protocols for assessing and planning local systems consistent with this vision. This report presents the protocols that can be used to determine the gaps at the local level as well as the actual gaps found in the pilot site (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit).
New Special Report: Formative Evaluation of the Youth Action Alliance Program
The Youth Action Alliance program (YAA) is a key component of Smoke-Free Ontario youth prevention programming. This month’s Special Report, produced by members of OTRU’s evaluation team, provides a formative evaluation of the YAA program including a description of its implementation, a review of what works well and less well under different circumstances and a summary of lessons learned.
Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control
Application schedule and materials for the fall 2008 competition of the Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control are now available.
OTRU is pleased to announce the fall 2008 competition of the Ashley Studentships for Research in Tobacco Control. The purpose of the studentship program is to increase the tobacco research capacity in Ontario by developing a future cadre of tobacco researchers and practitioners. Five studentships of up to $7,200 each will be awarded in this competition.
Retail Display Of Tobacco Products: Monitoring Update
Each year OTRU produces a series of Monitoring Reports to examine the progress of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy. Based on qualitative and quantitative data, these reports document changes in the provincial tobacco control climate, including policies, programs, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour.
The second update of the OTRU Monitoring and Evaluation Series The Tobacco Control Environment: Ontario and Beyond provides a summary of legislation on retail displays in Canada by federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, highlighting changes from 2007 to 2008.
Retail Display Of Tobacco Products (PDF)
The first update of the OTRU Monitoring and Evaluation Series The Tobacco Control Environment: Ontario and Beyond provides a summary of legislation on secondhand smoke in Canada by federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, highlighting changes from 2007 to 2008.
Protection from Secondhand Smoke (PDF)
 November 10-12, 2008
Tobacco Control for the 21st Century: Challenges in Research and Evaluation
The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit is hosting a conference centred on research, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge exchange to be held November 10-12, 2008. This conference will provide a forum for development of a national research agenda, and provide opportunities for networking and the exchange of ideas among the research community, policy makers and practitioners in tobacco control communities across Canada.
Go to detailed conference information
| Call for "Late Breaking" Poster Abstracts
Submission Deadline: September 22, 2008
Notification of Acceptance: October 10, 2008
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Concurrent Workshop Session
Final Format Deadline: September 8, 2008 |
New Special Report: An Experimental Investigation of Tobacco Smoke Pollution in Cars
This study demonstrates that TSP in cars can reach unhealthy levels under the most realistic
ventilation conditions. Smoking just one cigarette in a car can lead to levels of tobacco smoke
pollution that match and exceed by several times the levels found in the smokiest bars and
restaurants.
Download Report (PDF)
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