Identification of Policy Priorities to Address the Burden of Smokeless Tobacco in Pakistan: A Multimethod Analysis

201935 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Kamran Siddiqi · University of York

Ziauddin Islam · Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination

Zohaib Khan · Khyber Medical University

Faraz Siddiqui · University of York

Masuma Pervin Mishu · University of York

Omara Dogar · University of York

Vandana Shah ·

Abstract

A number of opportunities to improve ST regulation in Pakistan were identified. Among these, immediate priorities include banning ST sale to and by minors, mobilizing advocacy campaign, introduction of licensing through the 1958 Tobacco Vendors Act, levying taxes on ST, and standardizing ST packaging.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Air Quality and Health Impacts Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nicotine & Tobacco Research

Volume 22, Issue 12, pp. 2262-2265

DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz163

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