Can Social Workers Be Supported to Spread Tobacco Harm Reduction?
September 12, 2024 by filtermag.org
Can Social Workers Be Supported to Spread Tobacco Harm Reduction?
Social workers can play a crucial role in reducing smoking rates among vulnerable groups, offering support for tobacco harm reduction. The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction emphasizes the importance of training social workers to address smoking issues and provide cessation support. By integrating harm reduction strategies and brief interventions, social workers can empower clients to make positive changes for their health. However, amidst challenging workloads, additional support, resources, and training are needed. Ultimately, promoting tobacco harm reduction aligns with the goals and motivations of many in the social work profession and can have a significant impact on public health.
12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
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