THE NATIONAL WOMENS TOBACCO CONTROL PLAN

Although many health organizations have acknowledged women's tobacco c ontrol as a public health priority, to date there has not been a natio nal agenda, nor a coordinating mechanism in place, to ensure the reduc tion of women's tobacco use and exposure. The Women United Against Tob acco Workshop (the Workshop) was held to address these gaps. The conse nsus of the Workshop is represented by the National Women's Tobacco Co ntrol Plan (the Plan) which outlines goals, priorities, recommendation s and implementation steps for reducing women's tobacco use and exposu re. The development of a national organization dedicated to implementi ng the Plan is key to preserving the momentum gained at the Workshop.