In the lecture this week, we explored different high risk sub-groups within Australia who report disproportionately higher rates of tobacco use. These groups include: o Individuals facing...

In the lecture this week, we explored different high risk sub-groups within Australia who report disproportionately higher rates of tobacco use.
These groups include:
o Individuals facing socio-economic disadvantage
o Pregnant women
o Lone parents
o Individuals with lower educational attainment
o Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
o Individuals experiencing homelessness
o Individuals in prison
o Individuals using other drugs
A first step for health promotion practitioners is to acknowledge that some tobacco-control policies may require additional support and/or further modification to increase their effectiveness. While there is evidence that some smokers may be more likely to quit in certain policy contexts, a better understanding of the complexities of promoting smoking cessation within particular sub-groups is needed.
For this blog, you need to choose one sub-group from this list of ‘at risk sub-groups’ and respond to the following questions.
 Why is tobacco control policy ineffective for this sub-group?
o Drawing on appropriate evidence, consider how this group’s smoking is related to broader determinants of health?
 What are some other ways in which health promotion can be more supportive of, and sensitive to, this particular sub-group?
 What are some ethical issues that health promotion practitioners and policy makers should be aware of in relation to this sub-group?
To build a strong argument, use relevant and recent evidence to support your blog.
Remember to write in full sentences, and paraphrase (i.e. write in your own words) and reference any ideas that are not your own. This blog must be written as one coherent piece, rather than a set of answers addressing each of these questions.