The role of the health professional in smoke-free housing policy

Authors

  • Laura Jean Kennedy Registered Nurse - Health Promoter Mental Health and Addictions Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • Dan Steeves Health Promotion - Team Lead Mental Health and Addictions Nova Scotia Health Authority

Keywords:

smoke-free, housing, health promotion

Abstract

Smoke-free housing policy is an emerging area of tobacco control that addresses health inequities. Health professionals within the Nova Scotia Health Authority can reduce multiple unhealthy exposures through facilitating smoke-free policy formulation and adoption at the institutional level.

Author Biography

Laura Jean Kennedy, Registered Nurse - Health Promoter Mental Health and Addictions Nova Scotia Health Authority

Laura is a Registered Nurse and Health Promoter with Mental Health and Addictions at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Laura received her BScN from McMaster University and MPH from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

Section

Theme 3: Health, wellbeing, and wellness-focused innovations in communities and policies