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Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, despite extensive control measures at national and international levels. Tobacco use continues to be a leading cause of premature death, with exposure to tobacco, whether through active or passive smoking, significantly increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease , cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. These NCDs represent almost 75% of annual deaths worldwide.
A wide range of strategies have been developed to combat tobacco use and promote public health, including taxation, media campaigns, health warnings on packaging, marketing restrictions, smoke-free legislation, access policies youth, flavor bans, and free or reduced-cost nicotine replacement therapies. (TRN). The research team conducted a comprehensive review of real-world tobacco control strategies at a population level to assess their effects on smoking behavior.
Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 476 studies, the team led by Hitotsubashi University found that tax increases, smoke-free legislation and anti-smoking campaigns were particularly effective in reducing smoking prevalence and cigarette consumption, as well as to increase smoking cessation rates. , abandonment of attempts and abandonment of intentions. Health warnings on cigarette packages, free or discounted NRT, and flavor bans were also linked to higher smoking cessation rates. Additionally, banning flavors has been shown to reduce e-cigarette use.
The study was published today in Human behavior.
“Our study provides detailed insight into the impact of various population-level interventions to combat tobacco use. Based on available evidence, anti-smoking campaigns, smoke-free legislation, health warnings and tax increases are the most effective strategies for reducing smoking,” said lead author Dr. Shamima Akter from Hitotsubashi University.
“The results provide policymakers with a basis for designing and prioritizing population-level tobacco control measures,” added Professor Ryota Nakamura of Hitotsubashi University.
More information:
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of population-level interventions to address smoking behavior, Human behavior (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-02002-7
Provided by Hitotsubashi HIAS University
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