[Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)--implementation process in Poland]

In the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control ( FCTC) is stated a need to develop national, regional and global program of control, mechanisms, determinant factors, consequences of using tobacco products and inhaling tobacco smoke. One of crucial elements of global control system of tobacco use--Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS) is Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). Poland is amongst several countries which were invited to conduct GATS. The aim of his work s to describe the objectives, aims, and implementation GATS Project in our country. It will base on current experience of WHO Country Office in Poland. GATS is a representative households survey created to systematically monitor various types usage of tobacco products including smoking but also other forms of usage amongst adults (over 15 years of age). The main objective of GATS is diagnosis of current state and reasons for development of the tobacco epidemic amongst adults Poles. This diagnosis is necessary to determine actions in health and socio- economic policy priorities in order to minimize the usage of tobacco products. Researches in GATS Project are to be completed by the end of 209 and data analysis and final report in 2010.