Numerator
Number of undergraduate students who report that they have received information from their college or university on tobacco use and addiction
Denominator
Number of undergraduate college students in post-secondary institutions providing valid responses
Methodology
The priority health-risk behaviors are: injuries (intentional and unintentional), violence, suicide, tobacco use and addiction , alcohol, drug use, unintended pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and STD infection, dietary patterns, and inadequate physical activity.
Post secondary institutions include 2 and 4-year community colleges, private colleges, and universities.
Will use the Spring version of this survey for consistency with the baseline Measurements.
Interventions
Mass media campaigns based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in reducing tobacco use among adolescents when implemented in combination with tobacco price increases, school-based education, and other community education programs.