Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law
Explore the complex history, health impact, and policy challenges of tobacco and nicotine use in this comprehensive course.
Explore the complex history, health impact, and policy challenges of tobacco and nicotine use in this comprehensive course.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco and nicotine use, covering its history, health impacts, and the complex landscape of public health policies and legal challenges. Students will explore the tobacco industry's role in the epidemic, legal strategies for accountability, and the evolving marketplace of tobacco and nicotine products. The course delves into harm reduction approaches, product regulation, and the use of modeling in tobacco policy. Featuring insights from 18 experts, it offers a multifaceted perspective on the ongoing efforts to address one of the most significant public health challenges globally.
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What you'll learn
Understand the history and current state of tobacco and nicotine use
Explore health impacts of combustible and non-combustible tobacco products
Analyze tobacco industry strategies and public health responses
Examine legal actions and policy interventions in tobacco control
Evaluate harm reduction approaches and product regulations
Learn about modeling techniques in tobacco policy development
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This course includes:
8 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course on Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law covers seven comprehensive modules. It begins with an overview of the current tobacco landscape, exploring health effects and usage trends. The course then delves into the tobacco industry's role in the epidemic and the legal actions taken for accountability. Students will learn about tobacco control policies, harm reduction strategies, and product regulation. The course also covers the use of modeling in tobacco policy and concludes with discussions on the "tobacco endgame" and future scenarios. Throughout, students will gain insights from expert interviews, case studies, and interactive assignments, providing a well-rounded understanding of this complex public health issue.
Tobacco, Nicotine, and Health: The Current Landscape in the U.S.
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Tobacco Industry: Vector of the Smoking Epidemic
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Tobacco Policy: History and Best Practices
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Legal Action: The Pursuit of Accountability and Industry Behavior Change
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Tobacco Harm Reduction, Product Regulation, and the Continuum of Risk
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Using Modeling to Project the Impact of Tobacco Policy
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
The Tobacco Endgame
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Tobacco Control and Public Health Policy
Dr. David Mendez is a Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and serves as a Principal Investigator for the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR). His research primarily focuses on modeling the public health impact of potential tobacco and nicotine product regulations, such as nicotine reduction in cigarettes and bans on menthol cigarettes. Dr. Mendez also explores trends in smoking cessation and the implications of switching to e-cigarettes, contributing significantly to the understanding of tobacco control policies and their effects on population health.In addition to his research, Dr. Mendez teaches courses on tobacco and nicotine policy, integrating scientific evidence with public health practice. His extensive experience includes advisory roles for national and international health organizations, such as the CDC and WHO, where he provides insights into effective tobacco control strategies. With a robust background in operations research and applied statistics, Dr. Mendez continues to influence public health policy through his innovative research and educational efforts.
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