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Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program

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Description

Oregon's comprehensive tobacco control program includes media spots, innovative programs such as the Oregon Quit Line to help people quit smoking, a multifaceted school program, and the promotion of smoke-free workplaces and school environments. In addition, the state health department dedicated funding to target groups with high rates of tobacco use, such as gay men and African Americans.

Goal / Mission

The goal of this program is to reduce tobacco use in Oregon.

Results / Accomplishments

From 1996 to 2001, cigarette consumption in Oregon has decreased 30% (or 1.5 billion cigarettes per year), the proportion of Oregon students who smoke fell from 22% to 12% among 8th graders and from 28% to 20% among 11th graders, and the proportion of Oregon adults who smoke decreased from 23% to 21%. In addition a state law went into effect (as of January 1, 2002) that prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces, with exemptions for bars and some other venues.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
Primary Contact
Luci Longoria
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, Oregon 97232
(971) 673-1064
luci.longoria@state.or.us
http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness...
Topics
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Cancer
Organization(s)
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Steps to a Healthier U.S.
Location
Oregon
For more details
http://public.health.oregon.gov/PHD/Directory/Page...
Target Audience
Teens, Adults

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An Effective Practice meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes at a minimum: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program implementation steps, and outcomes that have demonstrated program success and/or promise in achieving the program goal in one or more localities.
  2. The results from an evaluation of the program include quantitative measures of improvement in outcome of interest (i.e. increase in voter registration, not just delivery of voter registration drive) and/ or the outcome measure is increased or improved compared to the baseline measurement or the control group but the difference is not statistically significant.
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