E N D Presentation Transcript Global Tobacco Surveillance SystemAccomplishments and OpportunitiesSamira AsmaAssociate DirectorGlobal Tobacco ControlOffice on Smoking and Health World Health Organization 1999 We were hindered by what we didnt know Urgency to fill the data gap was clear World Health Organization Data Need Monitor tobacco epidemic Plan, implement and evaluate tobacco control programs World Health Organization Global Tobacco Surveillance System: Components Youth Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Adults Global School Personnel Survey (GSPS) Global Health Professionals Survey (GHPS) Fundamental Principles Partnership Consistency Survey Methodology Field Procedures Data Management Techniques Sustainability Cost effective Feasibility to repeat Opportunities Monitor the WHO FCTC Articles Develop, monitor and evaluate tobacco control programs Disseminate data to expand science base Global Youth Tobacco Survey Purpose To enhance the capacity of countries to design, implement, and evaluate their comprehensive tobacco control programs GYTS Topics Prevalence & consumption Knowledge & attitudes Access, availability & price Media & advertising exposure Secondhand smoke exposure Cessation School curriculum GYTS 1999-2005 Completed Planned Active in 164 countries 1.8 million students participated 40 countries repeating Key GYTS Findings 1 in 7 students smoke cigarettes 1 in 4 smokers first tried by age 10 2 in 3 smokers want to quit immediately Half of students exposed to smoke in homes 80% saw tobacco ads Source: Tobacco Control 2002

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