National policy for tobacco control- an urgent requirement
- Author:
Thuy Thu Tran
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tobacco
- MeSH:
Tobacco;
Health Policy;
Prevention & control
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2000;383(6):6-8
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Cigarette smoking is cause of many serious diseases such as pulmonary cancer, myocardial infarction, artherosclerosis and respiratory tract diseases… According to the estimation of WHO, there are about 3,5 million persons died from diseases related with cigarette over the world every year. In order to prevent the harm of cigarette smoking, the ViÖt Nam should make up a National policy for tobacco control. This is basis for sectors and Ministries in implementing the cigarette control to contribute to the people health protection and care.
