CNUAS Epidemiologic Statistics & Disparities Uncontrolled Use of Tobacco Exam Practice

QUIZ #2: Chapters 6 and 7. Choose and select one of the short answer essay prompts to respond to. Use the text as your only reference to respond to the prompt of choice. Answers using sources outside of the text will not be accepted.

PROMPT A

• Review, discuss and provide two descriptive epidemiologic statistics and describe two disparities (differences) in tobacco use across the population
• The Tobacco Control Act (TCA) was a was a game-changer in the tobacco industry regulation.
  • When did the TCA go into effect, and what was the goal of implementation?
  • Describe and discuss two of the point-of-sale strategies the act focused on at the retail level.
• Include and discuss one additional federal marketing and packaging legislation and key provision
• Name one reason for political opposition to tobacco control policy efforts

Include an APA citation and reference for the text material used. Answer the question as best as you can. Be clear and concise. You do not need to go beyond what the question is asking of you.

OR

PROMPT B

• Review, discuss and provide two descriptive epidemiologic statistics and describe two disparities (differences) relative to obesity that are illustrated in the population
• List three factors that influence the obesogenic environment (hint: view figure 7.3)
• Review the case of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).
  • Discuss two main points of why taxation would be beneficial for the population
  • Discuss two aspects of industry opposition to SSBs
  • Discuss two aspects of public support for SSBs