Public health policies and interventions to reduce tobacco-related harms among socially disadvantaged populations and ‘low probability quitters’

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1061978

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Tobacco continues to be a leading cause of preventable death and disease in Australia. Those who are socially disadvantaged are at higher risk of smoking, which contributes to the health gap between the rich and poor. This research will provide evidence for policy makers on interventions which could reduce smoking among the most disadvantaged in society. It will also examine whether less harmful nicotine products could a reduce health risks in smokers who find quitting difficult.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Career Development Fellowships

Funding Amount: $421,747.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Promotion

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

harm reduction | nicotine replacement therapy | smoking | social disadvantage | tobacco dependence

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