Tobacco Control and SmokingStrategy and Action Plan Key Ministry of Health documents, which have linkages with policy work in tobacco control, include: Implementing the ABC Approach for Smoking Cessation - Framework and work programme (February 2009) This document sets out a framework for implementing the ABC approach for Smoking Cessation. It outlines the purpose and goals of the ABC approach, how it relates to different people and organisations in the health system and how it fits alongside other interventions aimed at reducing the number of people who smoke. The framework includes a high-level implementation plan including workstreams and actions. Recommendations are included for priority population groups and in particular, Māori, Pacific peoples and pregnant woman. The work programme begins implementation in 2009 and is supported and monitored by a governance and management structure. Clearing the Smoke: A five-year plan for tobacco control in New Zealand (2004 - 2009) This documented plan represents another milestone in the progress towards minimising the harm from tobacco in this country. Reducing the Harm Caused by Tobacco These series of reports monitor the national health outcome target relating to tobacco use. Health targets were introduced in 2007 for the New Zealand health sector to focus resources and improve performance in 10 key areas. National Drug Policy 2007 - 2012 The National Drug Policy 2007-2012 sets out the Government’s policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs within a single framework. New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines: August 2007 This document provides updated guidance for health care workers in their contacts with people who smoke tobacco. The guidelines make recommendations for the use of evidence-based interventions in priority population groups, in particular Māori, Pacific peoples, pregnant women and people who use mental health and addiction services. Child Health Strategy This national strategy was released in 1998. It reflects the child health community's views about what is needed to improve health outcomes for children/tamariki and their families and whānau in New Zealand.
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