Tobacco Control: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning

 

Learn why these steps are important

Step 1:

Assess program priorities
  Provincial Cancer ProfilesExternal link — Statistics for prioritizing cancer control efforts
   
Step 2:

Identify potential partners
  Research Partners in Cancer Control — Contact information by province
     
Step 3:

Determine effectiveness of different intervention approaches

   Information for Canada coming soon
  Guide to Community Preventive Services — Recommendations for population-based intervention approaches
  Tobacco ControlExternal link
  Guide to Clinical Preventive Services (AHRQ) — Task Force recommendations on screening, counseling and medication regimens
  Tobacco Use CounselingExternal link
  Additional Research Evidence Reviews
  Clinical Practice Guideline-Tobacco CessationExternal link
   
Step 4:

Find research-tested programs and products

  Information for Canada coming soon
  Research-tested Intervention Programs — Summary statements, ratings and program materials from cancer prevention and control studies
  Tobacco ControlExternal link
  Sample programs:
    "Programa Para Dejar de Fumar" — A Spanish language self-help guide for smokers who want to quit
   
Step 5:

View national, provincial and territorial plans
 

Provincial Plans for Comprehensive Cancer Control