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Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health
Meeting Summary: November 6, 2003
Public and Private Sector Roles in Tobacco Use Reduction
Closing Comments
With no additional comments, Dr. Carmona offered some closing remarks. He referenced Dr.
Larry Field's discussion about the federal government's commitment to evidence-based
decision making, but acknowledged that there is often a problem in translating this
evidence-base into practical programs and policies. Dr. Carmona also acknowledged the
importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of our efforts. Referring to Dr. Howard
Koh's presentation, he talked about the impressive media campaign that had been created in
Massachusetts, and also the importance of the state's ability to demonstrate the success of
its program through outcome measurements. Dr. Carmona reminded the committee of Dr. John
Seffrin's presentation about the role of nongovernmental organizations and their emphasis on
citizen engagement and participation. And finally, Dr. Jonathan Samet's presentation focused
on the academic perspective and the importance of evidence-based decision making.
The common element demonstrated in all of the presentations, Dr. Carmona summarized, was the
value of partnerships in moving these issues forward. He stressed his own commitment, as
well as that of President Bush and Secretary Thompson, to eradicating tobacco related
morbidity and mortality in the U.S. and abroad. He thanked the committee members for their
commitment.
The meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
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