Legislative Responses to Tobacco Use.

• Author: World Health Organization, World Health.
• Place / Publishing House: Boston : : BRILL,, 2024.; ©1991.
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (257 pages)

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. Generated by AI.

Table of Contents

Title Page -- Copyright Page -- A decree against excesse in drinking, drunkennes and taking Tobacco -- FOREWORD -- Table of Contents -- ARGENTINA -- 1986 31 Jul Law No. 23344 on restrictions on the advertising of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and other products intended for smoking, and their packaging. -- AUSTRALIA -- 1989 11 Oct Trade Practises Act 1974 -- Capital Territory -- 1986 20 Aug The Tobacco Products (Health Warnings) Ordinance 1986. -- 1987 5 Jun The Tobacco Products (Health Warnings) (Amendment) Ordinance 1987. -- 1989 28 Dec The Smoking and Tobacco Products Advertisements (Prohibition) Act 1989. -- 1990 7 Nov The Tobacco (Amendment) Act 1990. -- South Australia -- 1984 15 Nov The Tobacco Sales to Children (Prohibition) Act, 1984. -- 1986 27 Nov The Tobacco Products Control Act. -- 1986 18 Dec The Tobacco Products (Licensing) Act, 1986. -- Tasmania -- 1987 18 Aug The Tobacco Products (Labelling) Act 1987. -- Victoria -- 1987 24 Nov The Tobacco Act 1987. -- Western Australia -- 1987 The Tobacco (Warning Labels) Regulations 1987. -- 1991 2 Jan The Tobacco Control Act 1990. -- BELGIUM -- 1979 28 Dec Crown Order on the manufacture and marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, and similar products. -- 1980 5 Mar Crown Order on advertising for tobacco, tobacco products, and similar products. -- 1980 22 Sep Crown Order amending the Crown Order of 5 March 1980 on advertising for tobacco, tobacco products, and similar products. -- 1981 30 Mar Crown Order amending the Crown Order of 28 December 1979 on the manufacture and marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, and similar products. Generated by AI.