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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Attendees will be able to identify unique features of the TUS-CPS, and its specific linkages to other data including outcome data. This will instigate their use of the TUS-CPS data for policy-making and answering important research questions.
Key Points:
The Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (TUS-CPS) is a National Cancer Institute survey of tobacco use and policy information that has been administered triennially as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's and Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey (CPS) since 1992, most recently in 2010-2011. TUS-CPS data are available for public use. Drawn from a large nationally representative sample, the TUS-CPS is a key source of national, state, and some local-level data on smoking, other tobacco use, and policy. It contains information on about 240,000 individuals within a given survey period. Data are used to monitor progress, conduct research, evaluate programs, and examine health disparities in tobacco control. Some unique features are the ability to link to social, economic, health insurance, and other risk factor data from the CPS, and other CPS supplements. Linkage of TUS-CPS data to the CPS March Annual Social and Economic Supplement allows access to outcome data from the National Longitudinal Mortality Study (NLMS). The outcome data consist of cancer incidence, cause-specific mortality, and Medicare co-morbidity, treatment and cost data. The presentation will demonstrate practical applications. Some tools for quick and simple analysis, and visualization of the TUS-CPS data will also be discussed.
Educational Experience: Practical examples of state tobacco control issues and racial/ethnic disparities will be discussed.
Benefits: Knowledge regarding key features of TUS-CPS, to better address research questions and facilitate tobacco policy-making