Publications - Tobacco

Use of tobacco, alcohol, and over-the-counter and illicit substances among Indigenous students participating in the Australian Secondary Students Alcohol and Drug Survey 2008

In addition to the main 2008 Australian Secondary Students Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) Survey, students from an additional 19 schools from rural areas in Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory were surveyed. From the 400 schools surveyed as part of the 2008 ASSAD and ASSAD Extension, 1317 students identified themselves as Indigenous Australians. This report is based on data from this combined group of Indigenous students.

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Drugs and substance abuse
• Illegal drugs
• Tobacco

Tobacco resources

List of tobacco-related resources.

• Tobacco

Lifescripts resources

Resources to assist GPs and their practices to manage lifestyle-related risk factors.

• General practice
• Health promotion
• Nutrition
• Obesity
• Physical activity
• Chronic disease
• Alcohol
• Tobacco

Analysis of 2005/2006 data: initial consumer reactions to the graphic health warnings

An analysis of departmental survey data of initial community reactions to the graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

Literature review: evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008

A review of research relating to graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

Technical report: evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008

Data collection and methodology considerations of the evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products.

• Tobacco

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008: full report

Detailed findings of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products.

• Tobacco

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008: executive summary

Summary of findings of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products.

• Tobacco

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008: executive summary

Summary of findings of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products.

• Tobacco

Technical report: evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008

This is the supporting document to the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products. It covers the data collection and methodology considerations of the evaluation.

• Tobacco

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008

Detailed findings of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products.

• Tobacco

Analysis of 2005/2006 data: initial consumer reactions to the graphic health warnings

This is part of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products. It analyses departmental survey data of initial community reactions to the graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

Literature review: evaluation of the effectiveness of the graphic health warnings on tobacco product packaging 2008

This literature review forms part of the 2008 evaluation of the graphic health warnings on tobacco products. It reviews the existing research relating to graphic health warnings.

• Tobacco

Easy guide to the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992

The Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992 limits the exposure of the public to messages and images that may persuade them to start or continue smoking.

• Tobacco

Easy guide to the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992

The Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992 limits the exposure of the public to messages and images that may persuade them to start or continue smoking.

• Tobacco

Youth tobacco prevention literature review and research project

These reports consider youth smoking behaviours and the processes of uptake, addiction and cessation.

• Tobacco

Youth tobacco prevention literature review and research project

These reports consider youth smoking behaviours and the processes of uptake, addiction and cessation.

• Youth health
• Tobacco

The Medical consequences of smoking "chop-chop" tobacco

This report notes that smoking chop-chop has the potential to induce illness and possible fatality in those who use it.

• Drugs and substance abuse
• Tobacco

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume three: every cigarette is doing you damage

This volume is the third and final report in a series reporting on the National Tobacco Campaign. It focuses on research conducted from November 1998 to November 2000.

• Tobacco

Reduced-ignition propensity cigarettes: a review of policy relevant information

This report examines policy issues regarding reduced-ignition propensity ('RIP', 'fire safe' or 'reduced fire risk') cigarettes.

• Tobacco

Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice: desktop guidelines and patient education materials

Flipchart providing information to assist smokers to quit.

• General practice
• Tobacco

Reduced-ignition propensity cigarettes: a review of policy relevant information

Policy issues regarding reduced-ignition propensity (RIP, fire safe or reduced fire risk) cigarettes.

• Tobacco

The Medical consequences of smoking “chop-chop” tobacco

Smoking chop-chop has the potential to induce illness and possible fatality in those who use it.

• Tobacco

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume three: every cigarette is doing you damage

The third and final report in a series reporting on the National Tobacco Campaign. It focuses on research conducted from November 1998 to November 2000.

• Tobacco

Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice

Information that general practitioners and other practice staff can apply to identify smokers and assist them to quit.

• General practice
• Tobacco

Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice: desktop guidelines and patient education materials

Flipchart providing information to assist smokers to quit.

• General practice
• Tobacco

Incidental smoking in the media study

A study of the frequency and characterisics of smoking incidences in a variety of media popular with 18-30 year olds.

• Tobacco

Review of text-only health warnings on tobacco products 2000-2004

The review of health warnings on tobacco products was conducted in two stages, an evaluation of the text-only health warnings and consideration of future directions for health warnings on tobacco products in Australia.

• Tobacco

Incidental smoking in the media study

This report identifies the frequency and characterisics of smoking incidences in a variety of media popular with 18-30 year olds.

• Tobacco

Licensing of tobacco retailers and wholesalers: desirability and best practice arrangements

This report reviews the feasibility, cost effectiveness and public health benefits of registration and licensing schemes for tobacco outlets in Australia.

• Tobacco

Licensing of tobacco retailers and wholesalers: desirability and best practice arrangements

A review of the feasibility, cost effectiveness and public health benefits of registration and licensing schemes for tobacco outlets in Australia.

• Tobacco

Voluntary agreement for the disclosure of the ingredients of cigarettes

Under this agreement, tobacco companies provide annual reports on the ingredients of cigarettes.

• Tobacco

Voluntary agreement for the disclosure of the ingredients of cigarettes

Under this agreement, tobacco companies provide annual reports on the ingredients of cigarettes.

• Tobacco

A National approach for reducing access to tobacco in Australia by young people under 18 years of age

A national best practice model to reduce young people's access to tobacco.

• Tobacco

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume two: every cigarette is doing you damage

The second report to assist in the evaluation of the National Tobacco Campaign.

• Tobacco

A National approach for reducing access to tobacco in Australia by young people under 18 years of age

This report provides a national best practice model to reduce young people's access to tobacco.

• Tobacco
• Youth health

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume two: every cigarette is doing you damage

This is the second report to assist in the evaluation of the National Tobacco Campaign.

• Tobacco

Australia’s national tobacco campaign: evaluation report volume one: every cigarette is doing you damage

This evaluation of the first phase of the National Tobacco Campaign reports on campaign reach and recognition, smoking prevalence, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour.

• Tobacco

Australia's National Tobacco Campaign: evaluation report volume one: every cigarette is doing you damage

This report is based on surveys evaluating the first phase of the National Tobacco Campaign. The surveys measured campaign reach and recognition, smoking prevalence, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour.

• Tobacco