100601: Women and Smoking

About the Course:

Executive Summary of a Report of the Surgeon General. Identifies patterns of use, factors influencing use, and summarizes effective strategies needed to reduce smoking among women.

Author

Report of the Surgeon General

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about effective strategies to reduce smoking among women. It is appropriate for participants with all levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Increase knowledge of facts regarding women and smoking

2. Be able to identify groups of females at increased risk for smoking

3. Learn about factors influencing tobacco use among women

4. Understand ways to reduce the prevalence of smoking among women