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The 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health

Building capacity for a tobacco-free world

July 12-15, 2006, Washington, DC, USA



Friday, July 14, 2006 - 3:45 PM
161-2

Introduction

Andreas Wielgosz, MSc, MD, PhD, Medicine, University of Ottawa, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, Canada

The Workshop will open with introductory comments to provide participants with the aims and objectives of the workshop. Following brief presentations by experts in the field, participants will have an opportunity to discuss specific action steps. Participants will be asked to briefly introduce themselves so as to create a welcome atmosphere for an engaging workshop. Introductory comments will focus on key elements of a successful workshop. Dr Wielgosz will also facilitate the discussion that follows the presentations. This will follow a small group format to identify barriers and opportunities for action. Participants will be asked to evaluate the workshop.