Back to Search Start Over

Tobacco control in the WHO South-East Asia Region.

Authors :
Singh, P. K.
Source :
Indian Journal of Cancer. Oct-Dec2012, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p319-320. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the control of tobacco in the South-East Asia Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). It mentions the efforts of the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) to help member states implement the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) of the WHO. It discusses the legislative and administrative measures adopted by member states for tobacco control, the need to train health professionals, and challenges to tobacco control in the region.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0019509X
Volume :
49
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87395659
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-509X.107714