10.09.2023 | Global | TQS, TQS-Youth

Strengthening Tobacco Surveillance: Dynamic Partnership Between SESRIC, CDC, and the CDC Foundation

In April 2014, Tobacco Questions for Surveys (TQS) was presented at the Fourth Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Statistical Commission, where the participating OIC countries affirmed their commitment to pursue integration of TQS into their ongoing surveys to monitor key tobacco control indicators among adults. Nearly 10 years later, the partnership between SESRIC, CDC, and the CDC Foundation is celebrating surpassing 100 countries integrating TQS.

16.02.2018 | Global | TQS

Sustainably Monitoring Tobacco Use Through the Tobacco Questions for Surveys Global Initiative

The TQS Global Initiative aims to include partnerships with international surveillance systems, research organizations (e.g. statistical agencies) and countries (e.g. ministries of health) that all share the same interest in incorporating and promoting TQS.

16.02.2018 | Global | TQS

Promoting Sustainable and Integrated Noncommunicable Disease Surveillance

Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death in the world and a risk factor for four major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs): cancer; cardiovascular disease; diabetes; and chronic respiratory diseases.