Tobacco Pack Information
There are an estimated 1.2 billion regular smokers in the world today, approximately one third of the global population over the age of 15, and the numbers are rising (World Health Organization 2002). Studies show that many smokers still do not kno...
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| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2003/06/12005413/tobacco-pack-information http://hdl.handle.net/10986/9733 |
| Summary: | There are an estimated 1.2 billion
regular smokers in the world today, approximately one third
of the global population over the age of 15, and the numbers
are rising (World Health Organization 2002). Studies show
that many smokers still do not know that tobacco causes
disease and premature death. Many others know little beyond
a vague notion that "smoking is bad for you"- even
in the US, where a great deal of information is easily
available from multiple sources (USDHHS 1989). There is a
clear need for effective ways to inform and alert smokers
and provide information on how to reduce their
tobacco-related health risks. Strongly worded, specific,
large label information on tobacco product packages provides
important public health messages, targeting smokers. |
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