Lack of Implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in Albania: An Urgent Issue to Tackle

Introduction Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality worldwide and one of the main public health issues in the Albanian population, as more than 23% (41% male and 5.6% female) are daily smokers. Despite the fact that Albania ratified the WHO FCTC in 2006, it has not b...

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Main Authors: Enkeleint Aggelos Mechili, Charis Girvalaki, Filippos Filippidis, Roza Risilia, Alberta Breshanaj, Emirjona Kicaj, Constantine Vardavas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-06-01
Series:Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tpc/Lack-of-Implementation-of-WHO-Framework-Convention-on-Tobacco-Control-WHO-FCTC-in,90420,0,2.html