title: Use of market research data by state chronic disease programs, Illinois, 2012-2014.
abstract: Market research data complement traditional epidemiologic data by allowing users to examine health behavior and patterns by census block or census tract. Market research data can identify products and behaviors that align or do not align with public health program goals. Illinois is a recipient of an award from the Directors of Health Promotion and Education to use industry market research data collected by The Nielsen Company for public health purposes. Illinois creates customized community profiles using market research data on tobacco use characteristics to describe the demographics, habits, and media preferences of smokers in certain locations. Local agencies use profiles to plan and target marketing initiatives, reach disparate groups within overall community populations, and restructure program objectives and policy initiatives. Local market research data provide detailed information on the characteristics of smokers, allowing Illinois communities to design public health programs without having to collect data on their own.
authors.affiliation: Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Promotion, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, 535 W Jefferson St, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62761. E-mail: nancy.amerson@illinois.gov.
authors.forename: Nancy L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Amerson
authors.affiliation: Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Promotion, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Springfield, Illinois.
authors.forename: Benjamin S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Arbise
authors.affiliation: Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Promotion, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Springfield, Illinois.
authors.forename: Nora K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.affiliation: Directors of Health Promotion and Education, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Traore
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois / Q000453:epidemiology; D008019:Life Style; D040541:Marketing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011635:Public Health Administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D062789:Tobacco Products