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Empowering Change: Harnessing Data to Transform Child Health Outcomes

Empowering Change: Harnessing Data to Transform Child Health Outcomes

Empowering Change: Harnessing Data to Transform Child Health Outcomes

In the realm of speech-language pathology, the impact of external factors on child health cannot be overstated. One such factor, tobacco smoking, has been extensively analyzed in the recent study titled "Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019." This comprehensive research provides invaluable insights into the prevalence of smoking and its attributable disease burden, offering a wealth of data that can be harnessed to improve child health outcomes.

The study reveals that despite a global decrease in smoking prevalence since 1990, the absolute number of smokers has increased due to population growth. In 2019, there were 1.14 billion smokers worldwide, leading to 7.69 million deaths and 200 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost. These figures underscore the urgent need for effective tobacco control policies and interventions.

Data-Driven Decisions for Better Outcomes

As practitioners dedicated to improving child health, it is crucial to integrate data-driven insights into our practice. The Global Burden of Disease Study offers a robust framework for understanding the impact of smoking on health outcomes, which can be leveraged to enhance therapy practices and advocate for healthier environments for children.

Here are some actionable steps practitioners can take:

Looking Forward

The insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study are a call to action for practitioners in speech-language pathology. By harnessing the power of data, we can drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for children. As we continue to advocate for evidence-based practices, let us remain committed to creating healthier environments where children can thrive.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.


Citation: GBD 2019 Tobacco Collaborators, Reitsma, M. B., Kendrick, P. J., Ababneh, E., Abbafati, C., Abbasi-Kangevari, M., ... Gakidou, E. (2021). Spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns in prevalence of smoking tobacco use and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet, 397(10292), 2337-2360. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01169-7
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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