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Tobacco Use and People with Disabilities

Tobacco Use and People with Disabilities. Candice Lee, MSA Health Promotion for People with Disabilities – Michigan Department of Community Health. Welcome & Introductions. Health Promotion for People with Disabilities at MDCH: Help public health programs become accessible

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Tobacco Use and People with Disabilities

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  1. Tobacco Use and People with Disabilities Candice Lee, MSA Health Promotion for People with Disabilities – Michigan Department of Community Health

  2. Welcome & Introductions Health Promotion for People with Disabilities at MDCH: • Help public health programs become accessible • Promote healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention & management, and physical activity among people with disabilities.

  3. Health & Disability: not mutually exclusive • Health is “ a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” --World Health Organization, 1948 • Everyone can do something to improve their health.

  4. Disability and Chronic Disease • Disability lowers the threshold for acquiring additional chronic conditions. • Chronic conditions & disabilities make management more difficult. • Tobacco exacerbates symptoms. • Quitting tobacco is of amplified importance.

  5. What is disability? • Not a specific diagnosis. • A functional limitation.

  6. What is disability? • Are you limited in any activities because of physical, mental or emotional problems? • Do you now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed or a special telephone?

  7. What is a disability? 1.86 million adults in Michigan have a disability – one out of every four.

  8. How do I say it? People-first language

  9. Disclaimers • People with disabilities are diverse. • Language and acceptable behavior change over time. • When in doubt, ask – and listen to the answer.

  10. People-First Language Don’t say: • Wheelchair bound • Victim • Retarded • Brain-damaged Say this instead: • Wheelchair user • Has • Cognitive disability, intellectual disability, developmental disability • Has a brain injury

  11. It’s OK to say… • Deaf (and deaf) • Hard of hearing • Blind • Visually impaired/low vision

  12. What should I do? Disability etiquette

  13. Assistive Equipment • Treat it the way you would a person’s body • Don’t touch or move it without asking • Ask – and listen to the answer

  14. Blindness • Don’t touch, grab, or try to propel someone • Introduce yourself, every encounter • May I offer you my arm? Could I help you find your way? • What’s the best way for you to receive information?

  15. Deafness, Hard of Hearing • Face the person you’re talking to • Keep your face clear of hands, hair, or objects • Don’t chew gum • Don’t yell • Speak directly to the person • Check for understanding

  16. Disparities, barriers and resources

  17. Disparities in Tobacco Use • PWD: 23.8% • PWOD: 17.4% • Disparate economic impact

  18. Barriers to Treatment • Access • Time • Attitudinal barriers

  19. It’s still important to treat! • 70% of tobacco users with disabilities would like to quit – the same as people without disabilities • Tobacco use adversely affects serious health conditions • It’s a social justice issue!

  20. Michigan Tobacco Quit Line • 1-800-QUIT-NOW

  21. 5 As • ASK about tobacco use • ADVISE patient to quit • ASSESS willingness to try a quit attempt • ASSIST the person • ARRANGE for follow-up contact

  22. Questions? Candice Lee, Project Coordinator Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Michigan Department of Community Health LeeC@Michigan.gov 517-335-3188

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