Understanding Tobacco Control: Global and National Strategies
Tobacco use is a significant global health crisis, impacting over 1.1 billion individuals and leading to approximately 8 million deaths annually. This narrative review evaluates the tobacco control policies worldwide, focusing on India, where both smoked and smokeless tobacco prevalence remains high...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Board of Examinations
2025-01-01
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| Series: | National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=THkwcEdrTjUrVmF5T3ZaRzBRY1hOZz09 |
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| Summary: | Tobacco use is a significant global health crisis, impacting over 1.1 billion individuals and leading to approximately 8 million deaths annually. This narrative review evaluates the tobacco control policies worldwide, focusing on India, where both smoked and smokeless tobacco prevalence remains high. Historical interventions highlight ongoing efforts to combat tobacco use; however, challenges in public awareness and access to cessation resources persist. There is an urgent need for effective policies and comprehensive public health strategies to reduce tobacco consumption, underscoring the critical role of health professionals in promoting cessation efforts. |
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| ISSN: | 2583-7524 |