Tobacco Control and SmokingStrategy and Action Plan Key Ministry of Health documents, which have linkages with policy work in tobacco control, include: 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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