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Smoking control strategies in developing countries : report of a WHO expert committee, meeting held in Geneva from 22 to 27 November 1982/ World Health Organization

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: World Health Organization technical report series ; no. 695Publication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, 1983Description: 92 Pages: 20 cmISBN:
  • 9241206950
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 100 SD:610.621 WHO.TR.695
Abstract: Highlights the harmful effects of smoking in developing countries, with emphasis on the need for concentrated action in those countries which have become the target for promotional campaigns by transnational tobacco companies. Separate sections cover the epidemiological and economic aspects of the smoking epidemic, the objectives of smoking control programmes, and legislative measures. The report concludes with recommendations for control of the smoking problem in developing countries.
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Reports ISI Library, Kolkata Reports & Records Collection 100 SD:610.621 WHO.TR.695 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available C19461
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Highlights the harmful effects of smoking in developing countries, with emphasis on the need for concentrated action in those countries which have become the target for promotional campaigns by transnational tobacco companies. Separate sections cover the epidemiological and economic aspects of the smoking epidemic, the objectives of smoking control programmes, and legislative measures. The report concludes with recommendations for control of the smoking problem in developing countries.

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