SG Tobacco prevention program

Tobacco prevention program of the Canton of St.Gall 2012 – 2016

The tobacco prevention program provides for various measures to prevent taking up smoking and to promote quitting. In addition, it seeks to enforce tobacco legislation regarding the protection of minors and passive smoking. Particular attention is paid to reducing tobacco use in adolescents and young adults.

Duration of the program

01-09-2012 – 31-07-2016

Contact(s)

Stefan Christen
Jolanda Welter Alker

Internet address

www.tpp.sg.ch

Coverage

Regional

Project status

Currently being implemented

Project type

Disseminated intervention project

Products

Teaching aids, Other, Websites/Apps

Strategies

Media, campaigns, Events, talks, campaign days/-weeks, exhibitions, Courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, Qualified disseminators, Consulting, coaching, Information material, textbooks, brochures, Networking, exchange, coordination, Community approach

Target groups: gender

Both sexes

Target groups: phases of life

Small children (0-5), Schoolchildren (6-11), Youths (12-18), Young adults (18-29), Middle-aged adults (30-49), Older adults (50-64)

Target groups

Educators/trainers, Parents, Managers/executives, Patients, Teachers, Employees in enterprises, Students/trainees/apprentices, Persons with migration background, Politicians/lobbyists, Pregnant women, School children, General population, Professionals

Settings

Educational institutions, Hospitals/ clinics, Outpatient medical services, Community, leisure, associations, Internet , Workplace/enterprise

Thematic focus

Tobacco

Languages

German