Designing an effective statewide tobacco control program--California

Cancer. 1998 Dec 15;83(12 Suppl Robert):2717-21. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19981215)83:12a+<2717::aid-cncr11>3.3.co;2-4.

Abstract

In this report, the author traces the history of the development of the first statewide tobacco control program, from its early obstacles and legislative-imposed deadline through the development of its three priority areas. Woven into this review is Dr. Bal's emphasis on the role of a cohesive leadership tied into the needs of the tobacco control constituency.

MeSH terms

  • California
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Policy Making*
  • Public Health / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Smoking / economics
  • Smoking / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Smoking Prevention*
  • State Government
  • Tobacco Industry / legislation & jurisprudence*