Background

California’s tobacco policy efforts with public health have been successful in creating social norm change that has reduced tobacco use and disease faster than other states in the U.S. However, California’s health care systems and plans have been slow to include or prioritize tobacco cessation. A 2021 tobacco cessation summit identified key areas to advance tobacco cessation in California. To support California’s aspirations towards a tobacco “Endgame” that maintains low levels of tobacco use, tobacco cessation is a key part of the plan.

Mission and Goals

The Tobacco Cessation Policy Research Center (TCPRC) is a multidisciplinary collaborative effort bringing together academic researchers, community and advocacy organizations, and policy stakeholders. Based in Sacramento at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the TCPRC serves, but is not limited to, Northern California and beyond.

The TCPRC's mission is to enhance healthcare access, promote excellence in healthcare delivery, facilitate community engagement, and achieve equity in health plan coverage by building capacity.

The TCPRC’s goals: 1) Generate evidence for tobacco cessation policies, 2) Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize policy impact, and 3) Develop a researcher pipeline for mission sustainability.

Read more about TCPRC and the other TRDRP Tobacco Policy Research Centers here.

Acknowledgements

TCPRC funding is by the California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program #T33PC6880.  GOLD Awards are funded by the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.