Healthy People 2020 Webinar on November 21

During the 45-minute call on November 21 at noon ET, presenters will provide an overview of tobacco use prevalence, one of the 12 Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topics released by the US Department of Health and Human Services. The event will also highlight one program’s success at addressing tobacco use in California.

Series Learning Objectives:

1. To raise awareness of the Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) and actions that can be taken to address them.

2. To examine the context in addressing each LHI topic.

3. To explore how states, communities, and organizations are addressing the LHIs using innovative and evidence-based approaches.

Presentations:

• LHI Topic Overview: Tobacco

• Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators? – Tobacco

Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH, Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS; Dr. Tim McAfee, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health.