2SLGBTQI+ Campaign on Commercial Tobacco Use and Its Culture Overview Project Objectives

The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit at the University of Toronto and the Canadian Cancer Society are leading this project with extensive input from and collaboration with an advisory committee, 2SLGBTI+ young adults, lead community partners, and collaborative working groups from each city. [...] The details of how we will connect with young adults and the services provided will be determined through ongoing research with individuals and communities in the three pilot cities. [...] The prevalence of cigarette smoking was 35% for gender and sexually diverse young adults aged 18 to 24 compared to just 23% for the same aged cisgender straight individuals in Canada in 2014.1 Some of the reasons cited for increased smoking rates among 2SLGBTI+ young adults include stressors of discrimination and violence, as well as family rejection, identity concealment, and internalized homopho. [...] 2SLGBTI+ Safe Cessation Services: The project team, together with 2SLGBTI+ young adults and organizations, will develop 2SLGBTI+ safe cessation services using for example, the Canadian Cancer Society’s Smoker’s Helpline (SHL) infrastructure, the final makeup of which will be determined by the market analysis. [...] The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit at the University of Toronto and the Canadian Cancer Society are leading this project with extensive input from and collaboration with an advisory committee, 2SLGBTI+ young adults, lead community partners, and collabo...