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The "Besançon smoke-free" programme. Concepts, measures and evaluation
F Baudier1, Y Henry, M Marchais
1Equipe de pilotage de Besançon Non Fumeur, France.
Hygie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Besançon, France, initiated a comprehensive smoking prevention program aiming for a 50% reduction in smokers. This report details the program's approach and its mid-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Health Programs
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- The city of Besançon, France, implemented a large-scale smoking prevention initiative.
- The program targets a significant reduction in the smoking population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the foundational philosophy and methodology of the smoking prevention program.
- To present the mid-term progress and results of this public health intervention.
Main Methods:
- A multi-level and multi-disciplinary approach was adopted.
- Community-wide engagement strategies were employed.
Main Results:
- Mid-term progress of the smoking prevention program is reported.
- The effectiveness of the program's methodology is under evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The program's mid-term status provides insights into its ongoing impact.
- Further evaluation is necessary to determine the achievement of the 50% reduction goal.