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Tobacco-free schools in Minnesota.

G A Griffin1, H J Loeffler, P Kasell

  • 1Minnesota Dept. of Education, St. Paul 55101.

The Journal of School Health
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Minnesota schools saw a significant increase in tobacco-free policies, rising from 3% to 43% in one year. This demonstrates the widespread appeal and effectiveness of "Tobacco-Free Schools" initiatives in creating healthier learning environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • School Policy

Background:

  • Minnesota schools have actively worked since 1985 to reduce adolescent tobacco use.
  • The "Tobacco-Free Schools" project is a key initiative promoting tobacco-free policies in school districts.
  • Such policies aim to create healthier environments for students and staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the "Tobacco-Free Schools" project and its impact on policy adoption.
  • To highlight the role of tobacco-free policies in enhancing prevention education effectiveness.
  • To assess the appeal and adoption rate of tobacco-free policies in Minnesota schools.

Main Methods:

  • Describing the "Tobacco-Free Schools" project and its policy promotion strategies.
  • Tracking the percentage of school districts adopting tobacco-free policies statewide.
  • Analyzing the period from January 1987 to January 1988.

Main Results:

  • The percentage of tobacco-free school districts in Minnesota surged from 3% to 43% within a single year.
  • This rapid increase indicates strong community and school district support for tobacco-free policies.
  • The project successfully encouraged widespread adoption of policies prohibiting tobacco use.

Conclusions:

  • Tobacco-free policies are highly appealing to local schools and communities.
  • Implementing consistent tobacco-free policies reinforces prevention education messages.
  • The "Tobacco-Free Schools" project demonstrates a successful model for reducing adolescent tobacco use through policy change.

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