4th Triennial Luther L. Terry Awards
The American Cancer Society announced the opening of the call for nominations of the Luther L. Terry Awards for Exemplary Leadership in Tobacco Control on 14 April 2008. Named for the late United States Surgeon General Luther L. Terry, M.D., whose groundbreaking work established the foundation for public health scrutiny of the dangers of tobacco use, the awards honour outstanding leadership and accomplishment, are synonymous with excellence, and signify that the recipients are among the very best in the world at what they do. The awards will be presented at the 14th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health, in Mumbai, India on 11 March 2009.
IPCRG International Guidance on Smoking Cessation
Tackling the Smoking Epidemic
The International Primary Care respiratory Group (IPCRG) published its guidance on smoking cessation in primary care on 2 November 2007. The guidance is available on the IPCRG website. Please also read the press release dated 1 November 2007.
European Heart Health Charter
The European Heart Health Charter was launched at the European Parliament on 12 June 2007. This document was produced by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Heart Network (EHN) in close collaboration with the European Commission and the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The European Heart Health Charter sets out to define minimum requirements for a heart-healthy environment and proposes practical tools for implementation. ENSP is a co-signatory of the Charter.
Recent articles added
The following articles have recently been added to the ENSP website:
23.04.08: Italy and Austria Before and After Study
14.04.08: Nominations for 4th Triennial Luther L. Terry Awards open
11.04.08: EUHealth Policy Forum contribution to consultation on budget review (cf. Members/EU Budget section)
28.02.08: OFT press release - A risk-free cigarette does not exist
23.02.08: Evaluation of health impacts of smoking ban in France (press release & study results)
21.02.08: SCENIHR opinion on smokeless tobacco products added
19.02.08: WHO Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2008
16.01.08: Members access - ENSP Future: The "Cascais paper" - a background information document
14.01.08: Members access - EU budget review consultation: CSCG briefing document
11.01.08: Smoke-free railways 2007 map added
08.01.08: European Trends towards Smoke-free Provisions updated
ENSP Directory 2007
May 2007
The ENSP Directory 2007 was published in May 2007. The directory is available from the ENSP Secretariat. Please click on the link for more details and an order form.
Why People Smoke
April 2007
This publication focuses on the individual smoker, how nicotine affects the body and why the individual smokes. Issues such as how the body reacts to tobacco are also raised. Certain myths surrounding tobacco and the reality are compared. Many popular (mis)conceptions are examined in the report. Several leading scientists share their knowledge, based on years of research in their expert fields, of how tobacco affects both the body and the mind.
Tobacco-related Directives
For details of the Tobacco Products Directive, Tobacco Advertising Directive and the library of selected source documents for pictorial warnings, please refer to the EU Observatory section.
European Commission: Green paper on a smoke-free Europe
A press conference was hosted by Commissioner Kyprianou on 30 January 2007 to launch the public debate on the best way to promote smoke-free environments. The Green Paper is entitled “Towards a Europe free from tobacco smoke: policy options at EU level”. ENSP has responded to the public consultation on smoke-free environments in the European Union.
Health Education and Health Promotion: Theory and Practice
This summer course is to take place at the University of Maastricht, Netherlands from 23rd to 27th June 2008.
4th IPCRG World Conference
The 4th IPCRG World Conference is due to be held in Seville, Spain, from 20 to 31 May 2008.
EuroPRevent 2008
EuroPRevent 2008, focusing on diabetes, hypertension and lipids, will be held in Paris, France, from 1-3 May 2008.
Wales: A Call to Action! Successful Tobacco Control for the Future conference
The A Call to Action! Successful Tobacco Control for the Future conference is hosted by ASH Wales and is to be held at the Cardiff International Arena from 28 to 29 April 2008.
European News Bulletin 236
25 April - 8 May 2008
* National Tobacco Control News *
SWITZERLAND: Council in favour of permitting service in smoking rooms
* Institutional News *
ECJ: German case against tobacco advertising Directive fails
EC: Commissioners promise action to protect workers
EC: First announcement of 11th European Health Forum Gastein
EC: Health-EU Newsletter published
EC: Health & Consumer Voice April 2008 edition published
* Reports/Research/Conferences *
WORLD ASTHMA DAY 2008: Two thirds of people with asthma do not lead a full life