Strategies for Tobacco Control in India: A Systematic Review
Published By: Plos One | Published Date: April, 09 , 2015Tobacco control needs in India are large and complex. Evaluation of outcomes to date has been limited. The aim of this paper is to review the extent of tobacco control measures, and the outcomes of associated trialled interventions, in India. It can be concluded that tobacco-use outcomes could be improved by school/community-based and adult education interventions, and cessation assistance, facilitated by training for health professionals and schoolteachers. Additional tobacco control measures should be assessed.
Author(s): Raju K. K. Patel, Ailsa J. McKay | Posted on: Sep 30, 2015 | Views()