Legislative Responses to Tobacco Use.
This book, published by the World Health Organization, explores legislative measures enacted globally to combat tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death. It compiles statutes, regulations, and legal frameworks from various countries, aiming to provide insights into co...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Boston : : BRILL,, 2024. ©1991. |
| Year of Publication: | 2024 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (257 pages) |
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| Summary: | This book, published by the World Health Organization, explores legislative measures enacted globally to combat tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death. It compiles statutes, regulations, and legal frameworks from various countries, aiming to provide insights into controlling the production, promotion, and consumption of tobacco. Topics include advertising bans, health warnings, smoke-free environments, and behavioral interventions to reduce smoking rates. Designed as a resource for policymakers, public health professionals, and advocacy groups, the volume emphasizes the critical role of legislation in creating a smoke-free society and provides comparative legal strategies to support global efforts to address the tobacco epidemic. |
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| ISBN: | 9004638717 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |