Current and emerging issues in tobacco prevention and control
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention onTobacco Control in theAmericas, describe two national case studies and analyze the evidence on electronic cigarettes from a public health perspective.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Revision of the tobacco control legislation and the scientific evidence regarding electronic cigarettes.
RESULTS: Implementation of tobacco control policies is not homogeneous, with important advances in smoke-free environments, pictorial health warnings, and epidemiological surveillance, but challenges that remain for the implementation of a total ban of tobacco advertising, increases in tobacco taxes, and tobacco cessation programs. Tobacco industry interference is one of the main obstacles for advancing and novel products create uncertainty about their regulation.
CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for political will for a comprehensive implementation of the Convention, with evidence-based decisions to confront challenges and to defend the achievements from tobacco industry interference.
OBJETIVO: Revisar la aplicación del Convenio Marco de la OMS para el Control del Tabaco en las Américas, describir dos estudios de caso nacionales y analizar la evidencia sobre los cigarrillos electrónicos desde la perspectiva de salud pública.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Revisión de la legislación de control de tabaco y la evidencia científica sobre los cigarrillos electrónicos.
RESULTADOS: La aplicación de políticas no es homogénea, con avances importantes…
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