Understanding Tobacco Control: Global and National Strategies
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Tobacco use is a significant global health crisis, impacting over 1.1 billion individuals and leading to approximately 8 million deaths annually. This narrative review evaluates the tobacco control policies worldwide, focusing on India, where both smoked and smokeless tobacco prevalence remains high. Historical interventions highlight ongoing efforts to combat tobacco use; however, challenges in public awareness and access to cessation resources persist. There is an urgent need for effective policies and comprehensive public health strategies to reduce tobacco consumption, underscoring the critical role of health professionals in promoting cessation efforts.
Authors: Diksha Sharma, Manjunath B.C., Bhavna Sabbarwal, Vipul Yadav, Nirav Vyas, Sonam Yadav
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406144503