GLBH 562 - Epidemiology of Tobacco Use and Control II

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Explores the theoretical foundation for tobacco control. Considers the impact of tobacco-control policy and legislative and regulatory measures on prevalence, initiation, and cessation of tobacco use. Compares the effect of socioeconomic status variables on measures of smoking behavior among racial/ethnic groups. Reviews validity studies in tobacco use. Explores clustering of tobacco use with other drugs, other risk behavior, and psychiatric disorders. Estimates sensitivity and specificity of individual and environmental factors that influence the susceptibility of individuals to tobacco dependence. Includes issues such as counteracting the tobacco industry and forming effective partnerships in tobacco control; monitoring, surveillance, evaluation, and reporting of tobacco use and control; and developing a national plan of action for tobacco control.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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