Tobacco Prevention Programs in Canada

Question 1

Give some general examples of primary prevention activities in tobacco prevention (4).

Answer 1

1) Youth advocacy interventions
2) School-based programs and presentations
3) Community-based initiatives
4) Establishing tobacco-free environments

Question 2

Describe three different programs in Canada that allow children to promote tobacco prevention

Answer 2

1) Get Reel: students in the territories create 30-60 minute anti-tobacco advertisements
2) Smoke Screening: students in the territories viewed 12 anti-tobacco ads from around the world and voted for the best ad
3) Teaming up for Tobacco Free Kids: Alberta children in grades 4-6 are educated on the dangers of tobacco and helps to develop positive role models for the children and provide them with the capacity for healthy living
4) Youth Advocacy Training Institute (YATI): A program run by the Ontario Lung Association to provide young and youth-serving organization with interactive learning opportunities to develop skills in preventing tobacco use, promoting healthy, and becoming health advocates