PBHL 3180 Tobacco as A Public Health Issue

Tobacco use is one of the most important global public health threats. This course will explore tobacco as a public health issue in the US and globally and evaluate how tobacco control advocates have made progress over the past fifty years with respect to decreasing the public health burden of smoking/tobacco use. There will be a particular focus on community based advocacy, policy approaches and legislative efforts. The course will help students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to constructively and effectively participate in public health advocacy and policy efforts.
Credits: 3.0