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National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty (NNTPP) A Program of

National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty (NNTPP) A Program of The Health Education Council TCN Conference Call March 14, 2007. CDC/OSH National Networks. Funded in 2000 Currently Six Priority Populations: African American LGBT Low SES Native American

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National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty (NNTPP) A Program of

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  1. National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty (NNTPP) A Program of The Health Education Council TCN Conference Call March 14, 2007

  2. CDC/OSH National Networks • Funded in 2000 • Currently Six Priority Populations: African American LGBT Low SES Native American Hispanic/Latino Asian Pacific Islander

  3. National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty Mission Toidentify resources and advocate for the elimination oftobacco use among populations of Low SES

  4. (West Virginia University) (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of South Bay) NNTPP Stakeholder Body

  5. What We Do • Work with national organizations who serve low SES populations to: • Build their institutional capacity in tobacco control • Assist with tobacco control, education, activities and policy development Resource for States

  6. Defining Low Socioeconomic Status Low SES Characteristics: • Low-income • Individuals with less than 12 years of education • Medically underserved • Unemployed • Working poor

  7. Tobacco and Poverty Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Prevalence Data 2004 - Smoking Prevalence by Income Level

  8. Tobacco and Poverty Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Prevalence Data 2004Smoking Prevalence by Level of Education

  9. High Smoking Prevalence • The greatest single predictor of whether or not a person uses tobacco is their socioeconomic status (SES)

  10. Tobacco and Poverty A “vicious circle” (World Health Organization) • Low SES populations targeted by tobacco industry • Income diverted away from basic necessities to support tobacco habit • Tobacco-related disease disproportionately affects the poor, thus contributing to the poverty of individuals and families

  11. High Smoking Prevalence • The Incarcerated • The Homeless • Mentally Ill • Individuals in Alcohol/Drug Treatment • Persons with Disabilities

  12. Tobacco Use PrevalenceSelected Populations Homeless Incarcerated Substance Abusers All Adults

  13. Key NNTPP Initiatives • Focus Group Data/Case Studies • Cessation Resources • Initiatives with Stakeholder Organizations

  14. Tobacco Cessation • Correctional Populations • Young Adults in Community Workforce Development Programs • Association of Gospel Rescue Missions • Rural Alaska Community Action Program

  15. State Partnerships • Provide Stakeholder Contacts for Coalitions and Workgroups • Review Data and Assist with Strategic Planning • Speak at State Conferences • Pilot National Initiatives at the State Level • Support Legislation • Key Informant Interviews

  16. West Virginia Example • Advocacy • Support of Clean Indoor Air Regulations • Sample Letters

  17. National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty (NNTPP) Health Education Council Janet Porter, MPH Program Director (916) 556-3344 jporter@healthedcouncil.org

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