Implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Africa: Current Status of Legislation

Implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Africa: Current Status of Legislation

Objective: To describe, as of July 2011, the status of tobacco control legislation in Africa in three key areas of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)—(1) Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke, (2) Packaging and labelling of tobacco products, and (3) Tobacco advertising, promotion...

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Main Author: Jacqueline Tumwine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
FCTC
tobacco control policies/interventions
bans on cigarette advertising and promotions
clean-indoor air laws, public smoking bans, smoke-free environments
tobacco industry interference
legislation and jurisprudence
cigarette labeling
Africa
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/11/4312/

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