HP200 Post-Midterm Lectures

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Involuntary use of tobacco products

Secondhand smoking (SHS) - occurs with nearby smokers, smoking areas, and ventilation systems

Thirdhand smoking (THS) - when SHS particles remain on carpets, curtains, etc.

Tobacco use disparities

Mainly seen in Latino and LGBTQ+ communities

• LGB latinx youth are 2x more likely to smoke cigarettes

• Vapes and oral nicotine pouches are the leading products

Nicotine pouches

Do not contain tobacco but are made of synthetic nicotine (NTN)

• Still as highly addictive

Deceptive tobacco marketing tactics

Ads are strategically placed near candy products to encourage use in children/youth

• Has been proven to increase sales

Population-level tobacco control

Refers to policies, social norms, product availability, community conditions, etc.

How do programs accomplish policy change?

They are NOT able to change policies directly, but advocate through health education

Is there harm reduction in tobacco control?

NO - any dose of nicotine is harmful

Philosophy in HPDP terms

Refers to the attitudes, beliefs, and principles held by an individual or group

California Department of Public Health Mission Statement

Key points include:

• “Public health is for everyone” - Inclusivity is KEY

• Providing care for residents of CA, non-residents, immigrants, etc.

• Not limited to physical health only but overall wellness

• Collaboration with health departments on many levels

Philosophy of symmetry

Belief that multilayered components (physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health) are all of EQUAL importance

Holistic philosophy

Humans are “unified integrated organisms”

• The mind and body are not separate and act as a whole

Wellness

Claims that people can achieve some measure of wellness from each of 6 components — spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and environmental

Balog’s philosophy of health

Belief that health should be viewed SOLELY in a physical sense and through objective measures

Behavior change philosophy

Process of goal setting and self-monitoring through behavior contracts to modify unhealthy habits

• Usually reinforced with a reward

Cognitive-based philosophy

Process of gathering information to design interventions that educate people for better health-related decisions

Decision-making philosophy

Emphasis on case studies or scenarios to encourage critical thinking & lifelong learning

Freeing/functioning

Aims to free people from society’s interest and judgement to encourage health decisions based on their own needs & interests

Social change philosophy

Creating social, economic, and political change focused on improving the health of individuals and groups