Publication: Tobacco Pack Information
Date
2003-06
ISSN
Published
2003-06
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
There are an estimated 1.2 billion
regular smokers in the world today, approximately one third
of the global population over the age of 15, and the numbers
are rising (World Health Organization 2002). Studies show
that many smokers still do not know that tobacco causes
disease and premature death. Many others know little beyond
a vague notion that "smoking is bad for you"- even
in the US, where a great deal of information is easily
available from multiple sources (USDHHS 1989). There is a
clear need for effective ways to inform and alert smokers
and provide information on how to reduce their
tobacco-related health risks. Strongly worded, specific,
large label information on tobacco product packages provides
important public health messages, targeting smokers.
Citation
“World Bank. 2003. Tobacco Pack Information. at a glance. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/49a84ee3-6de0-5d9d-bd1a-4431c751f99c License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”