Tobacco Awareness Program in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia

Audience: Tobacco educators in each respective communities especially in the Pacific Island Countries in tobacco control will benefit from the panel or workshop.  We will share and learn from each other experiences and apply in our regions.

Key Points: We will develop several advocacy materials and deliver educational and awarness raising activities.  The overarching goal is to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Island Countries. One of the key point is to ensure that the public and all branches of government, not only Minister of Health, are well informed about the health and socio-economic impact of tobacco use. We are determined of promote global and regional events related to tobacco control.

Educational Experience: The audience will not only colaboratively work in their respective jurisdiction; but put their minds and efforts together both in public and government alike as well as NGOs. Everybody should be informed about the impact and risks of tobacco use.  We should learned from  each others during the conference and apply them when we get back to do our jobs

Benefits: The project will benefit all people, in particular the children and youth.  It will eventually protect people from exposure to tobacco, increase their well-being and lead to health, longer and more fulfilling lives.  It will definitely benefit minorities, disadvantaged people and sustainable development.  Clear evidence exists that tobacco use affect different groups of the population differently.  For example, women are much more effected by the second hand smoke (SHS).