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The 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR HealthBuilding capacity for a tobacco-free worldWednesday, July 12, 2006 –
Saturday, July 15, 2006 |
Abstract Submission |
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Abstract Submission Deadline is
Friday, December 16, 2005, Midnight Pacific
Scholarship applicants are required to submit an abstract by
November 30, 2005.
Introduction
The 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health invites authors to submit abstracts for presentation in all areas related to tobacco control interventions, policies, evaluation, and research.
Abstract Mission
Abstract submissions should complement the invited sessions by providing rich information on the tobacco control experience witnessed in all corners of the globe. The Conference organizers are striving for geographic and gender balance in presentations, in addition to providing parity between developed and developing country balance among presenters. Submitters are encouraged to build their abstracts around the Conference theme, "Building Capacity for a Tobacco Free World."
Submission Guidelines
Before you can finish submitting your abstract you must provide the following information:
- The title of your presentation
- If you selected a 15-minute or poster presentation, you must submit at least one learning objective. If you selected a 90-minute oral presentation, you must submit three (3) learning objectives. See guidelines for writing learning objectives.
- A conflict of interest disclosure and biographical sketch for the presenter(s). See education, professional experience, and conflict of interest disclosure.
- The body of your abstract, not to exceed 250 words.
- The abstract must include these: Objective, Methods, Results. See
sample abstract.
We recommend you first compose the body of the abstract in your usual word processing program. What you submit will be displayed online and will be included in the abstract book without editing. So use your word processor's spell checker and grammar checker to spot and correct any errors.
All submitters who are accepted must register and pay conference registration fees.
No more than three abstracts will be accepted per primary author. All abstracts must be submitted in English.
All abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated on their content quality, topic applicability, and appropriateness. The final decision of acceptance will be made by the Conference Program Chairs and the Program Committee.
IMPORTANT: Residents of the 27 countries who participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) do not need a visa; however, they must have a Machine Readable Passport (MRP). Residents of all other countries will need a nonimmigrant (visitors) visa. Advance travel planning and early visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. Click HERE to learn more.
Presentation Options
Abstracts will be accepted in the following presentation options:
- Oral (2 separate choices)
- 15-minute presentation: This category has been designed for individuals who want to present the efforts of localized or limited scope projects. The primary author who chooses this category will be the only presenter during the 15-minute presentation, which includes Questions and Answers. Accepted authors in this category will be grouped with up to four other presenters in a 90-minute session. Conference organizers will attempt to group abstracts dealing with similar topics.
- 90-minute session: This category has been designed for large state, provincial, national, or regional efforts where an entire 90-minute session is needed to tell the story. The primary author who chooses this category must adhere to the following criteria:
- take responsibility for organizing the entire 90-minute session;
- include a minimum of two and no more than four speakers in the 90-minute session and list each speaker’s name;
- moderate the session.
- Poster
This category has been designed for individuals who feel that their effort or project requires a more graphic display and a venue where they can interact with dozens of individuals.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to provide all abstract submitters with an opportunity to present a poster even if their 90- or 15-minute presentation is denied.
Accepted presenters will be notified in February 2006.
To guide program planning, five tracks have been established - People, Product, Producer, Policy, and Practice. These are described below and abstracts are invited on these topics. The topics provided are not exhaustive but help provide a general idea of the types of topics that the Program Committee expects to see submitted within a specific track. Please use your best judgment in selecting the appropriate track.
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PEOPLE - Tobacco's impact on people
Abstract submissions should focus on the following topics:
- International trends in tobacco use
- The burden of disease and its treatment
- Tobacco addiction
- Tobacco product cessation
- Communicating risk effectively
- Social justice issues & selected populations (e.g., women, minorities, indigenous peoples, youth)
- Increasing diversity in the tobacco control movement
PRODUCT - Tobacco product physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and progression
Abstract submissions should focus on the following topics:
- The spectrum of tobacco products
- Product regulation
- Fire-safe cigarettes
- Measuring and predicting toxicity
- Harm reduction
- Tobacco product engineering
- Potentially reduced exposure products (PREPs)
- Novel nicotine delivery devices
- Emerging products
PRODUCER - From leaf to lip - battling the tobacco industry
Abstract submissions should focus on the following topics:
- The activities of the multinational tobacco industry
- Tobacco growing, subsidies, alternative livelihoods
- Monitoring tobacco industry marketing and promotions
- Tobacco industry alliances
- Tobacco industry youth smoking prevention programs
- Corporate social responsibility programs
- Environmental harms associated with growing tobacco (deforestation, pesticides)
- Child labour
- Tracking and countering tobacco industry influence
- Illicit tobacco trade
POLICY - Governmental and voluntary policies to regulate, control, and prevent the use of tobacco products
Abstract submissions should focus on the following topics:
- The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
- Economics of tobacco control
- Poverty
- Legislation (taxes, advertising bans, clean air, package labelling, etc)
- Litigation
- Implementing and enforcing tobacco control policies
- Technology transfer to lower-income countries
- Capacity building
- Model programs that do not require big money
PRACTICE
NOTE: For abstract submissions, the Practice Track will not be an option. Conference organizers are planning multiple, intensive, hands-on workshops that will require pre-registration. You still may submit an abstract under the other four areas where you intend to provide a how-to or skill building session or presentation.