Teenagers and Smoking – Have we taken our eye off the ball?
Wales Tobacco or Health Network
Webinar & Panel Event – Monday 22nd March
2:00 -3:30pm
2:00 -3:30pm
About the event
Smoking rates among 15/16 year-olds in Wales have remained stagnant since 2013. Around 6,000 children in Wales take up smoking every year and 3 out of 4 of those children will go on to be long-term smokers.
Chaired by Suzanne Cass, Chief Executive of ASH Wales, the webinar will:
- examine the latest figures and see how this links into the sharp rise in smoking and cannabis use among young people
- identify ways of reducing the uptake of smoking in the under 20s
- consider ways in which the new curriculum in Wales can facilitate an effective programme of prevention
Speakers
The webinar will be a mix of presentations followed by a panel discussion with our experts:
Professor Ilora Baroness Finlay of Llandaff – Baroness Finlay is a doctor and a professor of palliative medicine. She is an Independent Crossbench Member of the House of Lords. She was responsible for bringing the first private members’ bill that 3 years later led to smoking being banned in public places in Wales in 2007.
Professor Graham Moore, Deputy Director & Health Public Policy Lead, DECIPHer (Cardiff University) – Professor Moore has carried out substantive research into health inequalities in childhood and adolescence. His team have lead the School Health Research Network Survey for the last 5 years. He has a strong interest in tobacco use and tobacco policy and has led a number of studies focused on children’s exposure to secondhand smoke.
Dr Britt Hallingberg, Lecturer in Health & Wellbeing Psychology, Cardiff Met – Dr Hallingberg is a researcher with experience in applying psychological theory to public health. Her research explores how both psychological and societal influences shape young people’s health behaviours, as well as identifying opportunities for intervention, development and evaluation.
Andrew Cooksley MBE- Andrew is founder of Wales largest training provider, ACT Training. Andrew is passionate about making a positive difference in Wales and has dedicated his entire working life to creating outstanding learning opportunities for young people in their post school life.
